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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.56, 5,538.49 and 2,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.56, 5,538.49 and 2,220.94 is: 3,064.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.56 : 5,538.49 = 2,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.56/5,538.49 = 2,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.56x = 5,538.49 × 2,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.56x = 12,300,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,300,653.98/4,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.77

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