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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.18, 5,541.68 and 2,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.18, 5,541.68 and 2,247.44 is: 3,101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.18 : 5,541.68 = 2,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.18/5,541.68 = 2,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.18x = 5,541.68 × 2,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.18x = 12,454,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,454,593.30/4,016.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.10

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