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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.59, 5,536.16 and 2,243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.59, 5,536.16 and 2,243.19 is: 3,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.59 : 5,536.16 = 2,243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.59/5,536.16 = 2,243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.59x = 5,536.16 × 2,243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.59x = 12,418,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,418,676.71/4,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.70

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