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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.80, 5,533.56 and 2,331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.80, 5,533.56 and 2,331.30 is: 3,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.80 : 5,533.56 = 2,331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.80/5,533.56 = 2,331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.80x = 5,533.56 × 2,331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.80x = 12,900,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,900,388.43/4,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.21

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