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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.97, 5,533.79 and 2,217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.97, 5,533.79 and 2,217.71 is: 3,060.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.97 : 5,533.79 = 2,217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.97/5,533.79 = 2,217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.97x = 5,533.79 × 2,217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.97x = 12,272,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,272,302.66/4,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.45

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