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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.64, 5,533.43 and 2,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.64, 5,533.43 and 2,241.24 is: 3,092.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.64 : 5,533.43 = 2,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.64/5,533.43 = 2,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.64x = 5,533.43 × 2,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.64x = 12,401,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,401,771.01/4,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.99

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