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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.83, 5,545.47 and 2,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.83, 5,545.47 and 2,250 is: 3,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.83 : 5,545.47 = 2,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.83/5,545.47 = 2,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.83x = 5,545.47 × 2,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.83x = 12,477,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,477,307.50/4,018.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.71

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