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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.24, 5,542.60 and 2,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.24, 5,542.60 and 2,248 is: 3,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.24 : 5,542.60 = 2,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.24/5,542.60 = 2,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.24x = 5,542.60 × 2,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.24x = 12,459,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,459,764.80/4,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.35

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