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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.83, 5,542.92 and 2,248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.83, 5,542.92 and 2,248.21 is: 3,102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.83 : 5,542.92 = 2,248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.83/5,542.92 = 2,248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.83x = 5,542.92 × 2,248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.83x = 12,461,648.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,461,648.17/4,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.36

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