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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.74, 5,533.26 and 2,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.74, 5,533.26 and 2,241 is: 3,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.74 : 5,533.26 = 2,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.74/5,533.26 = 2,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.74x = 5,533.26 × 2,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.74x = 12,400,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400,035.66/4,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.48

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