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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.70, 5,533.87 and 2,331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.70, 5,533.87 and 2,331.13 is: 3,216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.70 : 5,533.87 = 2,331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.70/5,533.87 = 2,331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.70x = 5,533.87 × 2,331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.70x = 12,900,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,900,170.37/4,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.44

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