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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.23, 5,536.58 and 2,243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.23, 5,536.58 and 2,243.51 is: 3,095.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.23 : 5,536.58 = 2,243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.23/5,536.58 = 2,243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.23x = 5,536.58 × 2,243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.23x = 12,421,333.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421,333.70/4,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.87

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