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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.73, 5,537.12 and 2,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.73, 5,537.12 and 2,244.30 is: 3,096.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.73 : 5,537.12 = 2,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.73/5,537.12 = 2,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.73x = 5,537.12 × 2,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.73x = 12,426,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,958.42/4,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.88

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