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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.04, 5,533.92 and 2,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.04, 5,533.92 and 2,217.60 is: 3,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.04 : 5,533.92 = 2,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.04/5,533.92 = 2,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.04x = 5,533.92 × 2,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.04x = 12,272,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,272,020.99/4,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.32

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