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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.34, 5,534.31 and 2,217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.34, 5,534.31 and 2,217.73 is: 3,060.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.34 : 5,534.31 = 2,217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.34/5,534.31 = 2,217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.34x = 5,534.31 × 2,217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.34x = 12,273,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,273,575.51/4,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.48

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