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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.09, 5,540.13 and 2,335.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.09, 5,540.13 and 2,335.77 is: 3,223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.09 : 5,540.13 = 2,335.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.09/5,540.13 = 2,335.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.09x = 5,540.13 × 2,335.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.09x = 12,940,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,940,469.45/4,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.76

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