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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.79, 5,542.83 and 2,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.79, 5,542.83 and 2,444.58 is: 3,373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.79 : 5,542.83 = 2,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.79/5,542.83 = 2,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.79x = 5,542.83 × 2,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.79x = 13,549,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,549,891.36/4,016.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.31

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