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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.89, 5,541.93 and 2,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.89, 5,541.93 and 2,247.50 is: 3,101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.89 : 5,541.93 = 2,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.89/5,541.93 = 2,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.89x = 5,541.93 × 2,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.89x = 12,455,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,459.97/4,015.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.54

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