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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.87, 5,535.01 and 2,218.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.87, 5,535.01 and 2,218.47 is: 3,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.87 : 5,535.01 = 2,218.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.87/5,535.01 = 2,218.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.87x = 5,535.01 × 2,218.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.87x = 12,279,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,279,253.63/4,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.49

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