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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.65, 5,543.09 and 2,248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.65, 5,543.09 and 2,248.31 is: 3,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.65 : 5,543.09 = 2,248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.65/5,543.09 = 2,248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.65x = 5,543.09 × 2,248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.65x = 12,462,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,462,584.68/4,016.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.73

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