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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.21, 5,532.28 and 2,240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.21, 5,532.28 and 2,240.77 is: 3,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.21 : 5,532.28 = 2,240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.21/5,532.28 = 2,240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.21x = 5,532.28 × 2,240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.21x = 12,396,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,396,567.06/4,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.02

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