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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.92, 5,535.08 and 2,242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.92, 5,535.08 and 2,242.95 is: 3,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.92 : 5,535.08 = 2,242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.92/5,535.08 = 2,242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.92x = 5,535.08 × 2,242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.92x = 12,414,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,907.69/4,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.28

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