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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.08, 5,533.64 and 2,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.08, 5,533.64 and 2,241.66 is: 3,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.08 : 5,533.64 = 2,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.08/5,533.64 = 2,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.08x = 5,533.64 × 2,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.08x = 12,404,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404,539.44/4,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.34

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