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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.70, 5,538.66 and 2,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.70, 5,538.66 and 2,334.72 is: 3,221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.70 : 5,538.66 = 2,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.70/5,538.66 = 2,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.70x = 5,538.66 × 2,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.70x = 12,931,220.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,931,220.28/4,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.77

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