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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.97, 5,535.39 and 2,242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.97, 5,535.39 and 2,242.83 is: 3,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.97 : 5,535.39 = 2,242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.97/5,535.39 = 2,242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.97x = 5,535.39 × 2,242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.97x = 12,414,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,938.75/4,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.25

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