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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.94, 5,547.36 and 2,251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.94, 5,547.36 and 2,251.45 is: 3,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.94 : 5,547.36 = 2,251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.94/5,547.36 = 2,251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.94x = 5,547.36 × 2,251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.94x = 12,489,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489,603.67/4,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.91

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