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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.33, 5,533.19 and 2,331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.33, 5,533.19 and 2,331.28 is: 3,217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.33 : 5,533.19 = 2,331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.33/5,533.19 = 2,331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.33x = 5,533.19 × 2,331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.33x = 12,899,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899,415.18/4,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.35

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