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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.37, 5,534.32 and 2,217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.37, 5,534.32 and 2,217.97 is: 3,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.37 : 5,534.32 = 2,217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.37/5,534.32 = 2,217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.37x = 5,534.32 × 2,217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.37x = 12,274,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,274,955.73/4,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.80

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