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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.03, 5,536.50 and 2,243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.03, 5,536.50 and 2,243.65 is: 3,096.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.03 : 5,536.50 = 2,243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.03/5,536.50 = 2,243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.03x = 5,536.50 × 2,243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.03x = 12,421,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421,968.97/4,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.18

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