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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.77, 5,538.49 and 2,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.77, 5,538.49 and 2,335.72 is: 3,223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.77 : 5,538.49 = 2,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.77/5,538.49 = 2,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.77x = 5,538.49 × 2,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.77x = 12,936,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,936,361.86/4,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.00

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