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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.74, 5,537.43 and 2,244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.74, 5,537.43 and 2,244.51 is: 3,097.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.74 : 5,537.43 = 2,244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.74/5,537.43 = 2,244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.74x = 5,537.43 × 2,244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.74x = 12,428,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428,817.01/4,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.34

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