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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.99, 5,535.06 and 2,242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.99, 5,535.06 and 2,242.76 is: 3,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.99 : 5,535.06 = 2,242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.99/5,535.06 = 2,242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.99x = 5,535.06 × 2,242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.99x = 12,413,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413,811.17/4,010.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.95

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