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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.40, 5,536.96 and 2,243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.40, 5,536.96 and 2,243.97 is: 3,096.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.40 : 5,536.96 = 2,243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.40/5,536.96 = 2,243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.40x = 5,536.96 × 2,243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.40x = 12,424,733.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,424,733.23/4,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.59

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