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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.49, 5,536.24 and 2,243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.49, 5,536.24 and 2,243.09 is: 3,095.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.49 : 5,536.24 = 2,243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.49/5,536.24 = 2,243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.49x = 5,536.24 × 2,243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.49x = 12,418,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,418,292.81/4,011.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.68

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