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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.47, 5,546.97 and 2,251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.47, 5,546.97 and 2,251.03 is: 3,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.47 : 5,546.97 = 2,251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.47/5,546.97 = 2,251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.47x = 5,546.97 × 2,251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.47x = 12,486,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486,395.88/4,019.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.48

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