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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.58, 5,548.84 and 2,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.58, 5,548.84 and 2,341.98 is: 3,231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.58 : 5,548.84 = 2,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.58/5,548.84 = 2,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.58x = 5,548.84 × 2,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.58x = 12,995,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,995,266.45/4,021.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.38

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