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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.36, 5,536.90 and 2,243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.36, 5,536.90 and 2,243.96 is: 3,096.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.36 : 5,536.90 = 2,243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.36/5,536.90 = 2,243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.36x = 5,536.90 × 2,243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.36x = 12,424,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,424,582.12/4,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.58

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