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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013, 5,537.63 and 2,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013, 5,537.63 and 2,244.36 is: 3,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013 : 5,537.63 = 2,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013/5,537.63 = 2,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013x = 5,537.63 × 2,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013x = 12,428,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428,435.27/4,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.04

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