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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.61, 5,543.51 and 2,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.61, 5,543.51 and 2,248.38 is: 3,103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.61 : 5,543.51 = 2,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.61/5,543.51 = 2,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.61x = 5,543.51 × 2,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.61x = 12,463,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,463,905.77/4,016.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.09

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