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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.32, 5,535.84 and 2,242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.32, 5,535.84 and 2,242.89 is: 3,095.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.32 : 5,535.84 = 2,242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.32/5,535.84 = 2,242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.32x = 5,535.84 × 2,242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.32x = 12,416,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,416,288.59/4,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.31

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