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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.66, 5,542.88 and 2,338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.66, 5,542.88 and 2,338.74 is: 3,227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.66 : 5,542.88 = 2,338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.66/5,542.88 = 2,338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.66x = 5,542.88 × 2,338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.66x = 12,963,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,963,343.48/4,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.40

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