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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.39, 5,533.20 and 2,241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.39, 5,533.20 and 2,241.13 is: 3,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.39 : 5,533.20 = 2,241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.39/5,533.20 = 2,241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.39x = 5,533.20 × 2,241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.39x = 12,400,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400,620.52/4,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.89

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