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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.86, 5,533.74 and 2,241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.86, 5,533.74 and 2,241.90 is: 3,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.86 : 5,533.74 = 2,241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.86/5,533.74 = 2,241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.86x = 5,533.74 × 2,241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.86x = 12,406,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,406,091.71/4,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.90

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