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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.21, 5,535.45 and 2,242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.21, 5,535.45 and 2,242.82 is: 3,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.21 : 5,535.45 = 2,242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.21/5,535.45 = 2,242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.21x = 5,535.45 × 2,242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.21x = 12,415,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,415,017.97/4,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.08

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