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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.73, 5,533.31 and 2,241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.73, 5,533.31 and 2,241.23 is: 3,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.73 : 5,533.31 = 2,241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.73/5,533.31 = 2,241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.73x = 5,533.31 × 2,241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.73x = 12,401,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,401,398.31/4,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.83

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