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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.72, 5,533.52 and 2,242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.72, 5,533.52 and 2,242.08 is: 3,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.72 : 5,533.52 = 2,242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.72/5,533.52 = 2,242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.72x = 5,533.52 × 2,242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.72x = 12,406,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,406,583.31/4,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.36

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