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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.59, 5,532.44 and 2,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.59, 5,532.44 and 2,331 is: 3,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.59 : 5,532.44 = 2,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.59/5,532.44 = 2,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.59x = 5,532.44 × 2,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.59x = 12,896,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,896,105.99/4,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.32

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