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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.28, 5,536.96 and 2,243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.28, 5,536.96 and 2,243.92 is: 3,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.28 : 5,536.96 = 2,243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.28/5,536.96 = 2,243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.28x = 5,536.96 × 2,243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.28x = 12,424,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,424,495.28/4,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.62

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