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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.94, 5,535.14 and 2,242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.94, 5,535.14 and 2,242.55 is: 3,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.94 : 5,535.14 = 2,242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.94/5,535.14 = 2,242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.94x = 5,535.14 × 2,242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.94x = 12,412,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,412,839.24/4,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.74

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