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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.63, 5,546.77 and 2,250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.63, 5,546.77 and 2,250.99 is: 3,106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.63 : 5,546.77 = 2,250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.63/5,546.77 = 2,250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.63x = 5,546.77 × 2,250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.63x = 12,485,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,485,723.80/4,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.19

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