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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.92, 5,533.98 and 2,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.92, 5,533.98 and 2,438.16 is: 3,364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.92 : 5,533.98 = 2,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.92/5,533.98 = 2,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.92x = 5,533.98 × 2,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.92x = 13,492,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,492,728.68/4,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.84

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