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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.85, 5,533.48 and 2,241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.85, 5,533.48 and 2,241.47 is: 3,093.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.85 : 5,533.48 = 2,241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.85/5,533.48 = 2,241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.85x = 5,533.48 × 2,241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.85x = 12,403,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,101.75/4,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.16

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