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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.62, 5,537.16 and 2,244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.62, 5,537.16 and 2,244.21 is: 3,096.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.62 : 5,537.16 = 2,244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.62/5,537.16 = 2,244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.62x = 5,537.16 × 2,244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.62x = 12,426,549.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,549.84/4,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.87

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