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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.57, 5,523.77 and 2,210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.57, 5,523.77 and 2,210.04 is: 3,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.57 : 5,523.77 = 2,210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.57/5,523.77 = 2,210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.57x = 5,523.77 × 2,210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.57x = 12,207,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,207,758.18/4,002.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.98

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