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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.02, 5,533.95 and 2,241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.02, 5,533.95 and 2,241.62 is: 3,093.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.02 : 5,533.95 = 2,241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.02/5,533.95 = 2,241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.02x = 5,533.95 × 2,241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.02x = 12,404,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404,985.33/4,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.50

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