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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.89, 5,535.88 and 2,243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.89, 5,535.88 and 2,243.81 is: 3,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.89 : 5,535.88 = 2,243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.89/5,535.88 = 2,243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.89x = 5,535.88 × 2,243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.89x = 12,421,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421,471.13/4,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.17

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