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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.68, 5,532.75 and 2,241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.68, 5,532.75 and 2,241.36 is: 3,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.68 : 5,532.75 = 2,241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.68/5,532.75 = 2,241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.68x = 5,532.75 × 2,241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.68x = 12,400,884.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400,884.54/4,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.74

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