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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.71, 5,523.47 and 2,210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.71, 5,523.47 and 2,210.11 is: 3,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.71 : 5,523.47 = 2,210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.71/5,523.47 = 2,210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.71x = 5,523.47 × 2,210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.71x = 12,207,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,207,451.42/4,002.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.80

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