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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.48, 5,537.28 and 2,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.48, 5,537.28 and 2,244.12 is: 3,096.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.48 : 5,537.28 = 2,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.48/5,537.28 = 2,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.48x = 5,537.28 × 2,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.48x = 12,426,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,320.79/4,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.92

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