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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.85, 5,541.98 and 2,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.85, 5,541.98 and 2,247.44 is: 3,101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.85 : 5,541.98 = 2,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.85/5,541.98 = 2,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.85x = 5,541.98 × 2,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.85x = 12,455,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,228.58/4,015.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.52

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