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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.22, 5,542.52 and 2,423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.22, 5,542.52 and 2,423.35 is: 3,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.22 : 5,542.52 = 2,423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.22/5,542.52 = 2,423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.22x = 5,542.52 × 2,423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.22x = 13,431,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,431,465.84/4,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.31

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