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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.61, 5,545.62 and 2,250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.61, 5,545.62 and 2,250.23 is: 3,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.61 : 5,545.62 = 2,250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.61/5,545.62 = 2,250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.61x = 5,545.62 × 2,250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.61x = 12,478,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,478,892.76/4,018.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.27

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