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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.16, 5,533.83 and 2,332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.16, 5,533.83 and 2,332.28 is: 3,217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.16 : 5,533.83 = 2,332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.16/5,533.83 = 2,332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.16x = 5,533.83 × 2,332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.16x = 12,906,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,906,413.36/4,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.63

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