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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.21, 5,541.48 and 2,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.21, 5,541.48 and 2,247.30 is: 3,100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.21 : 5,541.48 = 2,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.21/5,541.48 = 2,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.21x = 5,541.48 × 2,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.21x = 12,453,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453,368.00/4,016.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.78

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