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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.53, 5,536.94 and 2,441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.53, 5,536.94 and 2,441.13 is: 3,368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.53 : 5,536.94 = 2,441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.53/5,536.94 = 2,441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.53x = 5,536.94 × 2,441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.53x = 13,516,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,516,378.14/4,012.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.54

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