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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.73, 5,535.74 and 2,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.73, 5,535.74 and 2,243.30 is: 3,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.73 : 5,535.74 = 2,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.73/5,535.74 = 2,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.73x = 5,535.74 × 2,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.73x = 12,418,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,418,303.47/4,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.50

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