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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.93, 5,536.71 and 2,243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.93, 5,536.71 and 2,243.66 is: 3,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.93 : 5,536.71 = 2,243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.93/5,536.71 = 2,243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.93x = 5,536.71 × 2,243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.93x = 12,422,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422,467.08/4,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.38

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