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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.99, 5,537.82 and 2,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.99, 5,537.82 and 2,244.76 is: 3,097.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.99 : 5,537.82 = 2,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.99/5,537.82 = 2,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.99x = 5,537.82 × 2,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.99x = 12,431,076.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,431,076.82/4,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.71

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