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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.62, 5,533.98 and 2,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.62, 5,533.98 and 2,242.24 is: 3,093.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.62 : 5,533.98 = 2,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.62/5,533.98 = 2,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.62x = 5,533.98 × 2,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.62x = 12,408,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,408,511.32/4,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.91

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