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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.79, 5,545.70 and 2,250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.79, 5,545.70 and 2,250.51 is: 3,105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.79 : 5,545.70 = 2,250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.79/5,545.70 = 2,250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.79x = 5,545.70 × 2,250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.79x = 12,480,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,480,642.05/4,018.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.58

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