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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.98, 5,546.76 and 2,250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.98, 5,546.76 and 2,250.71 is: 3,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.98 : 5,546.76 = 2,250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.98/5,546.76 = 2,250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.98x = 5,546.76 × 2,250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.98x = 12,484,148.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484,148.20/4,018.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.30

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