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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.94, 5,533.55 and 2,331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.94, 5,533.55 and 2,331.27 is: 3,217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.94 : 5,533.55 = 2,331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.94/5,533.55 = 2,331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.94x = 5,533.55 × 2,331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.94x = 12,900,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,900,187.45/4,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.06

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