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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.89, 5,533.61 and 2,217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.89, 5,533.61 and 2,217.49 is: 3,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.89 : 5,533.61 = 2,217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.89/5,533.61 = 2,217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.89x = 5,533.61 × 2,217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.89x = 12,270,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,270,686.08/4,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.11

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