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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.47, 5,535.84 and 2,243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.47, 5,535.84 and 2,243.11 is: 3,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.47 : 5,535.84 = 2,243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.47/5,535.84 = 2,243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.47x = 5,535.84 × 2,243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.47x = 12,417,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417,470.38/4,011.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.49

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