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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.82, 5,543.26 and 2,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.82, 5,543.26 and 2,248.54 is: 3,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.82 : 5,543.26 = 2,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.82/5,543.26 = 2,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.82x = 5,543.26 × 2,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.82x = 12,464,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,464,241.84/4,016.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.01

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