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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.64, 5,533.18 and 2,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.64, 5,533.18 and 2,217.24 is: 3,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.64 : 5,533.18 = 2,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.64/5,533.18 = 2,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.64x = 5,533.18 × 2,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.64x = 12,268,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,268,382.48/4,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.73

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