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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.52, 5,541.96 and 2,688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.52, 5,541.96 and 2,688.48 is: 3,709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.52 : 5,541.96 = 2,688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.52/5,541.96 = 2,688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.52x = 5,541.96 × 2,688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.52x = 14,899,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,899,448.62/4,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.54

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