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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.91, 5,522.94 and 2,209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.91, 5,522.94 and 2,209.73 is: 3,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.91 : 5,522.94 = 2,209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.91/5,522.94 = 2,209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.91x = 5,522.94 × 2,209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.91x = 12,204,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,204,195.16/4,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.60

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