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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.84, 5,542.95 and 2,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.84, 5,542.95 and 2,224.14 is: 3,069.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.84 : 5,542.95 = 2,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.84/5,542.95 = 2,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.84x = 5,542.95 × 2,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.84x = 12,328,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328,303.04/4,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.15

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