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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.70, 5,537.81 and 2,244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.70, 5,537.81 and 2,244.87 is: 3,098.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.70 : 5,537.81 = 2,244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.70/5,537.81 = 2,244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.70x = 5,537.81 × 2,244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.70x = 12,431,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,431,682.99/4,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.09

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