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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.92, 5,533.63 and 2,331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.92, 5,533.63 and 2,331.93 is: 3,218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.92 : 5,533.63 = 2,331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.92/5,533.63 = 2,331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.92x = 5,533.63 × 2,331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.92x = 12,904,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,904,037.81/4,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.03

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