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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.67, 5,537.58 and 2,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.67, 5,537.58 and 2,244.26 is: 3,097.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.67 : 5,537.58 = 2,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.67/5,537.58 = 2,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.67x = 5,537.58 × 2,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.67x = 12,427,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427,769.29/4,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.13

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