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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.37, 5,535.70 and 2,218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.37, 5,535.70 and 2,218.97 is: 3,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.37 : 5,535.70 = 2,218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.37/5,535.70 = 2,218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.37x = 5,535.70 × 2,218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.37x = 12,283,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,283,552.23/4,011.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.18

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