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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.94, 5,533.56 and 2,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.94, 5,533.56 and 2,241.50 is: 3,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.94 : 5,533.56 = 2,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.94/5,533.56 = 2,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.94x = 5,533.56 × 2,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.94x = 12,403,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,447.07/4,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.18

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