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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.88, 5,539.80 and 2,441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.88, 5,539.80 and 2,441.98 is: 3,370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.88 : 5,539.80 = 2,441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.88/5,539.80 = 2,441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.88x = 5,539.80 × 2,441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.88x = 13,528,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528,080.80/4,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.33

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