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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.06, 5,535.09 and 2,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.06, 5,535.09 and 2,332.40 is: 3,218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.06 : 5,535.09 = 2,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.06/5,535.09 = 2,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.06x = 5,535.09 × 2,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.06x = 12,910,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,910,016.24/4,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.60

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