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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.44, 5,533.29 and 2,241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.44, 5,533.29 and 2,241.12 is: 3,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.44 : 5,533.29 = 2,241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.44/5,533.29 = 2,241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.44x = 5,533.29 × 2,241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.44x = 12,400,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400,766.88/4,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.89

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