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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.81, 5,533.56 and 2,241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.81, 5,533.56 and 2,241.49 is: 3,093.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.81 : 5,533.56 = 2,241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.81/5,533.56 = 2,241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.81x = 5,533.56 × 2,241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.81x = 12,403,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,419.40/4,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.27

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