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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.78, 5,534.84 and 2,218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.78, 5,534.84 and 2,218.38 is: 3,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.78 : 5,534.84 = 2,218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.78/5,534.84 = 2,218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.78x = 5,534.84 × 2,218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.78x = 12,278,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,278,367.27/4,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.35

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