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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.90, 5,538.47 and 2,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.90, 5,538.47 and 2,244.16 is: 3,097.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.90 : 5,538.47 = 2,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.90/5,538.47 = 2,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.90x = 5,538.47 × 2,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.90x = 12,429,212.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429,212.84/4,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.31

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