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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.15, 5,566.97 and 2,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.15, 5,566.97 and 2,241.72 is: 3,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.15 : 5,566.97 = 2,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.15/5,566.97 = 2,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.15x = 5,566.97 × 2,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.15x = 12,479,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,479,593.59/4,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.49

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