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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.51, 5,534.82 and 2,309.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.51, 5,534.82 and 2,309.55 is: 3,187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.51 : 5,534.82 = 2,309.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.51/5,534.82 = 2,309.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.51x = 5,534.82 × 2,309.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.51x = 12,782,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,782,943.53/4,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.36

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