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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.47, 5,537.32 and 2,244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.47, 5,537.32 and 2,244.06 is: 3,096.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.47 : 5,537.32 = 2,244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.47/5,537.32 = 2,244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.47x = 5,537.32 × 2,244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.47x = 12,426,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,072.71/4,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.86

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