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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.48, 5,546.96 and 2,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.48, 5,546.96 and 2,251.06 is: 3,106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.48 : 5,546.96 = 2,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.48/5,546.96 = 2,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.48x = 5,546.96 × 2,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.48x = 12,486,539.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486,539.78/4,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.51

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