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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.48, 5,539.20 and 2,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.48, 5,539.20 and 2,335.88 is: 3,223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.48 : 5,539.20 = 2,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.48/5,539.20 = 2,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.48x = 5,539.20 × 2,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.48x = 12,938,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,938,906.50/4,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.86

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