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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.92, 5,536.93 and 2,335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.92, 5,536.93 and 2,335.14 is: 3,221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.92 : 5,536.93 = 2,335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.92/5,536.93 = 2,335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.92x = 5,536.93 × 2,335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.92x = 12,929,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,929,483.12/4,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.16

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