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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.62, 5,536.74 and 2,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.62, 5,536.74 and 2,244.24 is: 3,096.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.62 : 5,536.74 = 2,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.62/5,536.74 = 2,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.62x = 5,536.74 × 2,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.62x = 12,425,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,773.38/4,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.67

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