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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.79, 5,536.71 and 2,419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.79, 5,536.71 and 2,419.35 is: 3,337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.79 : 5,536.71 = 2,419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.79/5,536.71 = 2,419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.79x = 5,536.71 × 2,419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.79x = 13,395,239.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,395,239.34/4,013.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.30

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