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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.58, 5,542.61 and 2,223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.58, 5,542.61 and 2,223.93 is: 3,068.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.58 : 5,542.61 = 2,223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.58/5,542.61 = 2,223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.58x = 5,542.61 × 2,223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.58x = 12,326,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,326,376.66/4,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.87

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