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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.11, 5,523.28 and 2,209.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.11, 5,523.28 and 2,209.91 is: 3,049.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.11 : 5,523.28 = 2,209.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.11/5,523.28 = 2,209.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.11x = 5,523.28 × 2,209.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.11x = 12,205,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,205,949.63/4,002.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.88

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