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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.57, 5,534.63 and 2,242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.57, 5,534.63 and 2,242.27 is: 3,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.57 : 5,534.63 = 2,242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.57/5,534.63 = 2,242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.57x = 5,534.63 × 2,242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.57x = 12,410,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,410,134.81/4,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.36

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