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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.45, 5,532.95 and 2,241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.45, 5,532.95 and 2,241.22 is: 3,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.45 : 5,532.95 = 2,241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.45/5,532.95 = 2,241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.45x = 5,532.95 × 2,241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.45x = 12,400,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400,558.20/4,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.83

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