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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.92, 5,538.36 and 2,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.92, 5,538.36 and 2,441.52 is: 3,369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.92 : 5,538.36 = 2,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.92/5,538.36 = 2,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.92x = 5,538.36 × 2,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.92x = 13,522,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,522,016.71/4,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.62

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