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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.53, 5,522.41 and 2,209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.53, 5,522.41 and 2,209.35 is: 3,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.53 : 5,522.41 = 2,209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.53/5,522.41 = 2,209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.53x = 5,522.41 × 2,209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.53x = 12,200,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200,947.58/4,001.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.07

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