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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.81, 5,543.43 and 2,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.81, 5,543.43 and 2,248.40 is: 3,102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.81 : 5,543.43 = 2,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.81/5,543.43 = 2,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.81x = 5,543.43 × 2,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.81x = 12,463,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,463,848.01/4,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.92

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