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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.70, 5,543.28 and 2,248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.70, 5,543.28 and 2,248.65 is: 3,103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.70 : 5,543.28 = 2,248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.70/5,543.28 = 2,248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.70x = 5,543.28 × 2,248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.70x = 12,464,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,464,896.57/4,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.27

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