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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.98, 5,533.65 and 2,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.98, 5,533.65 and 2,241.60 is: 3,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.98 : 5,533.65 = 2,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.98/5,533.65 = 2,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.98x = 5,533.65 × 2,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.98x = 12,404,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404,229.84/4,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.34

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