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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.92, 5,539.80 and 2,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.92, 5,539.80 and 2,441.71 is: 3,369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.92 : 5,539.80 = 2,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.92/5,539.80 = 2,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.92x = 5,539.80 × 2,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.92x = 13,526,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,526,585.06/4,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.92

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