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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.76, 5,543.52 and 2,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.76, 5,543.52 and 2,338.08 is: 3,226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.76 : 5,543.52 = 2,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.76/5,543.52 = 2,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.76x = 5,543.52 × 2,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.76x = 12,961,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,961,193.24/4,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.78

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