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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.61, 5,537.43 and 2,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.61, 5,537.43 and 2,244.38 is: 3,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.61 : 5,537.43 = 2,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.61/5,537.43 = 2,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.61x = 5,537.43 × 2,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.61x = 12,428,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428,069.46/4,012.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.26

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