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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.81, 5,535.89 and 2,440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.81, 5,535.89 and 2,440.22 is: 3,368.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.81 : 5,535.89 = 2,440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.81/5,535.89 = 2,440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.81x = 5,535.89 × 2,440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.81x = 13,508,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,508,749.62/4,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.09

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