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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.38, 5,538.18 and 2,335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.38, 5,538.18 and 2,335.06 is: 3,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.38 : 5,538.18 = 2,335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.38/5,538.18 = 2,335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.38x = 5,538.18 × 2,335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.38x = 12,931,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,931,982.59/4,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.22

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