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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.76, 5,535.27 and 2,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.76, 5,535.27 and 2,242.80 is: 3,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.76 : 5,535.27 = 2,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.76/5,535.27 = 2,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.76x = 5,535.27 × 2,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.76x = 12,414,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,503.56/4,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.30

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