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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.83, 5,523.87 and 2,210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.83, 5,523.87 and 2,210.33 is: 3,050.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.83 : 5,523.87 = 2,210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.83/5,523.87 = 2,210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.83x = 5,523.87 × 2,210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.83x = 12,209,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209,547.96/4,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.23

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