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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.91, 5,531.90 and 2,751.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.91, 5,531.90 and 2,751.17 is: 3,795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.91 : 5,531.90 = 2,751.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.91/5,531.90 = 2,751.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.91x = 5,531.90 × 2,751.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.91x = 15,219,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,219,155.91/4,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.39

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