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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.22, 5,674.82 and 2,540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.22, 5,674.82 and 2,540.02 is: 3,505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.22 : 5,674.82 = 2,540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.22/5,674.82 = 2,540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.22x = 5,674.82 × 2,540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.22x = 14,414,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414,156.30/4,112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.20

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