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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.74, 5,545.98 and 2,250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.74, 5,545.98 and 2,250.65 is: 3,105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.74 : 5,545.98 = 2,250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.74/5,545.98 = 2,250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.74x = 5,545.98 × 2,250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.74x = 12,482,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482,032.16/4,018.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.96

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