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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.63, 5,542.99 and 2,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.63, 5,542.99 and 2,423.36 is: 3,344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.63 : 5,542.99 = 2,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.63/5,542.99 = 2,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.63x = 5,542.99 × 2,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.63x = 13,432,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432,650.50/4,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.26

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