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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.35, 5,537.33 and 2,244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.35, 5,537.33 and 2,244.25 is: 3,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.35 : 5,537.33 = 2,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.35/5,537.33 = 2,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.35x = 5,537.33 × 2,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.35x = 12,427,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427,152.85/4,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.23

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