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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.70, 5,541.56 and 2,819.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.70, 5,541.56 and 2,819.97 is: 3,892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.70 : 5,541.56 = 2,819.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.70/5,541.56 = 2,819.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.70x = 5,541.56 × 2,819.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.70x = 15,627,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,032.95/4,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.46

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