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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.61, 5,536.04 and 2,243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.61, 5,536.04 and 2,243.21 is: 3,095.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.61 : 5,536.04 = 2,243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.61/5,536.04 = 2,243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.61x = 5,536.04 × 2,243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.61x = 12,418,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,418,502.91/4,011.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.64

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