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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.64, 5,541.93 and 2,247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.64, 5,541.93 and 2,247.22 is: 3,101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.64 : 5,541.93 = 2,247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.64/5,541.93 = 2,247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.64x = 5,541.93 × 2,247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.64x = 12,453,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453,935.93/4,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.36

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