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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.50, 5,537.61 and 2,244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.50, 5,537.61 and 2,244.42 is: 3,097.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.50 : 5,537.61 = 2,244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.50/5,537.61 = 2,244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.50x = 5,537.61 × 2,244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.50x = 12,428,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428,722.64/4,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.50

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