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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.49, 5,532.99 and 2,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.49, 5,532.99 and 2,241.26 is: 3,092.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.49 : 5,532.99 = 2,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.49/5,532.99 = 2,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.49x = 5,532.99 × 2,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.49x = 12,400,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400,841.50/4,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.88

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