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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.92, 5,541.18 and 2,442.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.92, 5,541.18 and 2,442.71 is: 3,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.92 : 5,541.18 = 2,442.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.92/5,541.18 = 2,442.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.92x = 5,541.18 × 2,442.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.92x = 13,535,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,535,495.80/4,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.30

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