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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.27, 5,522.11 and 2,209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.27, 5,522.11 and 2,209.06 is: 3,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.27 : 5,522.11 = 2,209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.27/5,522.11 = 2,209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.27x = 5,522.11 × 2,209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.27x = 12,198,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,198,701.65/4,001.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.71

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