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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.41, 5,542.39 and 2,337.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.41, 5,542.39 and 2,337.15 is: 3,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.41 : 5,542.39 = 2,337.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.41/5,542.39 = 2,337.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.41x = 5,542.39 × 2,337.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.41x = 12,953,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,953,363.23/4,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.91

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