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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.25, 5,546.69 and 2,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.25, 5,546.69 and 2,341.24 is: 3,230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.25 : 5,546.69 = 2,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.25/5,546.69 = 2,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.25x = 5,546.69 × 2,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.25x = 12,986,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986,132.50/4,019.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.98

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