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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.68, 5,539.92 and 2,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.68, 5,539.92 and 2,335.76 is: 3,223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.68 : 5,539.92 = 2,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.68/5,539.92 = 2,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.68x = 5,539.92 × 2,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.68x = 12,939,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939,923.54/4,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.15

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