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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.73, 5,534.90 and 2,218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.73, 5,534.90 and 2,218.22 is: 3,061.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.73 : 5,534.90 = 2,218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.73/5,534.90 = 2,218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.73x = 5,534.90 × 2,218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.73x = 12,277,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277,587.11/4,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.19

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