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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.48, 5,535.54 and 2,242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.48, 5,535.54 and 2,242.76 is: 3,094.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.48 : 5,535.54 = 2,242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.48/5,535.54 = 2,242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.48x = 5,535.54 × 2,242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.48x = 12,414,860.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,860.01/4,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.83

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