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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.55, 5,534.19 and 2,242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.55, 5,534.19 and 2,242.10 is: 3,093.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.55 : 5,534.19 = 2,242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.55/5,534.19 = 2,242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.55x = 5,534.19 × 2,242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.55x = 12,408,179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,408,179.73/4,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.88

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