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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.63, 5,522.21 and 2,209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.63, 5,522.21 and 2,209.13 is: 3,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.63 : 5,522.21 = 2,209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.63/5,522.21 = 2,209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.63x = 5,522.21 × 2,209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.63x = 12,199,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,199,279.78/4,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.58

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