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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.96, 5,538.10 and 2,244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.96, 5,538.10 and 2,244.46 is: 3,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.96 : 5,538.10 = 2,244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.96/5,538.10 = 2,244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.96x = 5,538.10 × 2,244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.96x = 12,430,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430,043.93/4,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.48

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