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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.91, 5,545.82 and 2,226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.91, 5,545.82 and 2,226.29 is: 3,072.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.91 : 5,545.82 = 2,226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.91/5,545.82 = 2,226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.91x = 5,545.82 × 2,226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.91x = 12,346,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346,581.44/4,018.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.13

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