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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.81, 5,533.77 and 2,241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.81, 5,533.77 and 2,241.58 is: 3,093.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.81 : 5,533.77 = 2,241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.81/5,533.77 = 2,241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.81x = 5,533.77 × 2,241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.81x = 12,404,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404,388.16/4,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.51

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