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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.39, 5,535.79 and 2,242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.39, 5,535.79 and 2,242.98 is: 3,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.39 : 5,535.79 = 2,242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.39/5,535.79 = 2,242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.39x = 5,535.79 × 2,242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.39x = 12,416,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,416,660.65/4,011.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.35

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