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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.96, 5,536.72 and 2,243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.96, 5,536.72 and 2,243.46 is: 3,096.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.96 : 5,536.72 = 2,243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.96/5,536.72 = 2,243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.96x = 5,536.72 × 2,243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.96x = 12,421,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421,409.85/4,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.10

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