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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.47, 5,537.10 and 2,244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.47, 5,537.10 and 2,244.09 is: 3,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.47 : 5,537.10 = 2,244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.47/5,537.10 = 2,244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.47x = 5,537.10 × 2,244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.47x = 12,425,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,750.74/4,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.78

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