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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.68, 5,543.27 and 2,248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.68, 5,543.27 and 2,248.85 is: 3,103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.68 : 5,543.27 = 2,248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.68/5,543.27 = 2,248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.68x = 5,543.27 × 2,248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.68x = 12,465,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465,971.50/4,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.55

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