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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.46, 5,536.98 and 2,243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.46, 5,536.98 and 2,243.95 is: 3,096.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.46 : 5,536.98 = 2,243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.46/5,536.98 = 2,243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.46x = 5,536.98 × 2,243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.46x = 12,424,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,424,729.89/4,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.54

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