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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.63, 5,533.27 and 2,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.63, 5,533.27 and 2,241.24 is: 3,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.63 : 5,533.27 = 2,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.63/5,533.27 = 2,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.63x = 5,533.27 × 2,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.63x = 12,401,386.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,401,386.05/4,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.90

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