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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.77, 5,533.61 and 2,241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.77, 5,533.61 and 2,241.45 is: 3,093.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.77 : 5,533.61 = 2,241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.77/5,533.61 = 2,241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.77x = 5,533.61 × 2,241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.77x = 12,403,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,298.93/4,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.27

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