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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.58, 5,537.52 and 2,244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.58, 5,537.52 and 2,244.17 is: 3,097.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.58 : 5,537.52 = 2,244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.58/5,537.52 = 2,244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.58x = 5,537.52 × 2,244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.58x = 12,427,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427,150.10/4,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.05

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