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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.27, 5,542.70 and 2,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.27, 5,542.70 and 2,248.44 is: 3,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.27 : 5,542.70 = 2,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.27/5,542.70 = 2,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.27x = 5,542.70 × 2,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.27x = 12,462,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,462,446.51/4,016.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.99

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