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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.87, 5,537.84 and 2,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.87, 5,537.84 and 2,244.67 is: 3,097.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.87 : 5,537.84 = 2,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.87/5,537.84 = 2,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.87x = 5,537.84 × 2,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.87x = 12,430,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430,623.31/4,012.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.69

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