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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.38, 5,534.31 and 2,241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.38, 5,534.31 and 2,241.99 is: 3,093.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.38 : 5,534.31 = 2,241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.38/5,534.31 = 2,241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.38x = 5,534.31 × 2,241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.38x = 12,407,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,407,867.68/4,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.94

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