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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.42, 5,537.06 and 2,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.42, 5,537.06 and 2,244.20 is: 3,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.42 : 5,537.06 = 2,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.42/5,537.06 = 2,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.42x = 5,537.06 × 2,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.42x = 12,426,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,270.05/4,012.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.95

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