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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.67, 5,533.26 and 2,438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.67, 5,533.26 and 2,438.27 is: 3,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.67 : 5,533.26 = 2,438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.67/5,533.26 = 2,438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.67x = 5,533.26 × 2,438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.67x = 13,491,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,491,579.52/4,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.76

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