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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.92, 5,535.74 and 2,243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.92, 5,535.74 and 2,243.54 is: 3,095.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.92 : 5,535.74 = 2,243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.92/5,535.74 = 2,243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.92x = 5,535.74 × 2,243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.92x = 12,419,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,419,642.90/4,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.69

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