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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.35, 5,535.95 and 2,243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.35, 5,535.95 and 2,243.25 is: 3,095.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.35 : 5,535.95 = 2,243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.35/5,535.95 = 2,243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.35x = 5,535.95 × 2,243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.35x = 12,418,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,418,508.62/4,011.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.85

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