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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.57, 5,537.87 and 2,244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.57, 5,537.87 and 2,244.55 is: 3,097.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.57 : 5,537.87 = 2,244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.57/5,537.87 = 2,244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.57x = 5,537.87 × 2,244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.57x = 12,430,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430,004.03/4,012.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.76

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