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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.42, 5,535.05 and 2,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.42, 5,535.05 and 2,243.04 is: 3,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.42 : 5,535.05 = 2,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.42/5,535.05 = 2,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.42x = 5,535.05 × 2,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.42x = 12,415,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,415,327.34/4,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.00

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