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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.96, 5,523.81 and 2,210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.96, 5,523.81 and 2,210.36 is: 3,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.96 : 5,523.81 = 2,210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.96/5,523.81 = 2,210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.96x = 5,523.81 × 2,210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.96x = 12,209,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209,608.67/4,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.15

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