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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.81, 5,543.30 and 2,248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.81, 5,543.30 and 2,248.79 is: 3,103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.81 : 5,543.30 = 2,248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.81/5,543.30 = 2,248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.81x = 5,543.30 × 2,248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.81x = 12,465,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465,695.51/4,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.38

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