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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.88, 5,523.97 and 2,210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.88, 5,523.97 and 2,210.47 is: 3,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.88 : 5,523.97 = 2,210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.88/5,523.97 = 2,210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.88x = 5,523.97 × 2,210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.88x = 12,210,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,210,569.97/4,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.45

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