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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.99, 5,541.97 and 2,503.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.99, 5,541.97 and 2,503.87 is: 3,454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.99 : 5,541.97 = 2,503.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.99/5,541.97 = 2,503.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.99x = 5,541.97 × 2,503.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.99x = 13,876,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876,372.42/4,016.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.42

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