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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.62, 5,533.78 and 2,241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.62, 5,533.78 and 2,241.32 is: 3,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.62 : 5,533.78 = 2,241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.62/5,533.78 = 2,241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.62x = 5,533.78 × 2,241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.62x = 12,402,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402,971.79/4,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.30

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