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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.35, 5,523.36 and 2,209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.35, 5,523.36 and 2,209.93 is: 3,049.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.35 : 5,523.36 = 2,209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.35/5,523.36 = 2,209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.35x = 5,523.36 × 2,209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.35x = 12,206,216.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206,216.87/4,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.77

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