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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.04, 5,533.62 and 2,241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.04, 5,533.62 and 2,241.30 is: 3,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.04 : 5,533.62 = 2,241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.04/5,533.62 = 2,241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.04x = 5,533.62 × 2,241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.04x = 12,402,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402,502.51/4,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.86

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