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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.39, 5,537.37 and 2,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.39, 5,537.37 and 2,244.16 is: 3,097.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.39 : 5,537.37 = 2,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.39/5,537.37 = 2,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.39x = 5,537.37 × 2,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.39x = 12,426,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,744.26/4,012.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.09

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