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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.64, 5,537.72 and 2,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.64, 5,537.72 and 2,244.41 is: 3,097.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.64 : 5,537.72 = 2,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.64/5,537.72 = 2,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.64x = 5,537.72 × 2,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.64x = 12,428,875.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428,875.23/4,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.43

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