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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.73, 5,536.15 and 2,243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.73, 5,536.15 and 2,243.35 is: 3,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.73 : 5,536.15 = 2,243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.73/5,536.15 = 2,243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.73x = 5,536.15 × 2,243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.73x = 12,419,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,419,492.27/4,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.80

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