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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.82, 5,535.03 and 2,242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.82, 5,535.03 and 2,242.54 is: 3,094.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.82 : 5,535.03 = 2,242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.82/5,535.03 = 2,242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.82x = 5,535.03 × 2,242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.82x = 12,412,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,412,526.18/4,010.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.76

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