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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.77, 5,533.79 and 2,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.77, 5,533.79 and 2,241.34 is: 3,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.77 : 5,533.79 = 2,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.77/5,533.79 = 2,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.77x = 5,533.79 × 2,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.77x = 12,403,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,079.84/4,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.21

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