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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.94, 5,545.98 and 2,250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.94, 5,545.98 and 2,250.45 is: 3,105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.94 : 5,545.98 = 2,250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.94/5,545.98 = 2,250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.94x = 5,545.98 × 2,250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.94x = 12,480,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,480,971.49/4,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.54

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