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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.88, 5,533.68 and 2,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.88, 5,533.68 and 2,241.50 is: 3,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.88 : 5,533.68 = 2,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.88/5,533.68 = 2,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.88x = 5,533.68 × 2,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.88x = 12,403,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,743.72/4,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.30

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