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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.46, 5,533.26 and 2,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.46, 5,533.26 and 2,241.08 is: 3,092.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.46 : 5,533.26 = 2,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.46/5,533.26 = 2,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.46x = 5,533.26 × 2,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.46x = 12,400,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400,478.32/4,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.81

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