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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.69, 5,538.83 and 2,335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.69, 5,538.83 and 2,335.48 is: 3,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.69 : 5,538.83 = 2,335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.69/5,538.83 = 2,335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.69x = 5,538.83 × 2,335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.69x = 12,935,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,935,826.69/4,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.12

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