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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.65, 5,533.29 and 2,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.65, 5,533.29 and 2,217.24 is: 3,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.65 : 5,533.29 = 2,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.65/5,533.29 = 2,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.65x = 5,533.29 × 2,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.65x = 12,268,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,268,631.92/4,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.78

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