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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.74, 5,541.54 and 2,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.74, 5,541.54 and 2,247 is: 3,100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.74 : 5,541.54 = 2,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.74/5,541.54 = 2,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.74x = 5,541.54 × 2,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.74x = 12,451,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,840.38/4,015.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.76

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