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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.66, 5,542.97 and 2,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.66, 5,542.97 and 2,248.28 is: 3,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.66 : 5,542.97 = 2,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.66/5,542.97 = 2,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.66x = 5,542.97 × 2,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.66x = 12,462,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,462,109.64/4,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.61

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