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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.65, 5,547.14 and 2,251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.65, 5,547.14 and 2,251.25 is: 3,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.65 : 5,547.14 = 2,251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.65/5,547.14 = 2,251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.65x = 5,547.14 × 2,251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.65x = 12,488,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488,001.54/4,019.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.74

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