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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.91, 5,547.94 and 2,251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.91, 5,547.94 and 2,251.17 is: 3,106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.91 : 5,547.94 = 2,251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.91/5,547.94 = 2,251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.91x = 5,547.94 × 2,251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.91x = 12,489,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489,356.09/4,019.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.87

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