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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.62, 5,541.30 and 2,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.62, 5,541.30 and 2,247.12 is: 3,100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.62 : 5,541.30 = 2,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.62/5,541.30 = 2,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.62x = 5,541.30 × 2,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.62x = 12,451,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,966.06/4,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.88

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