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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.08, 5,532.80 and 2,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.08, 5,532.80 and 2,241 is: 3,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.08 : 5,532.80 = 2,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.08/5,532.80 = 2,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.08x = 5,532.80 × 2,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.08x = 12,399,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,399,004.80/4,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.73

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