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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.78, 5,536.52 and 2,243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.78, 5,536.52 and 2,243.49 is: 3,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.78 : 5,536.52 = 2,243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.78/5,536.52 = 2,243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.78x = 5,536.52 × 2,243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.78x = 12,421,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421,127.25/4,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.16

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