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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.83, 5,536.45 and 2,243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.83, 5,536.45 and 2,243.43 is: 3,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.83 : 5,536.45 = 2,243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.83/5,536.45 = 2,243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.83x = 5,536.45 × 2,243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.83x = 12,420,638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,420,638.02/4,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.00

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