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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.49, 5,537.75 and 2,244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.49, 5,537.75 and 2,244.19 is: 3,097.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.49 : 5,537.75 = 2,244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.49/5,537.75 = 2,244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.49x = 5,537.75 × 2,244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.49x = 12,427,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427,751.95/4,012.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.27

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