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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.03, 5,537.99 and 2,244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.03, 5,537.99 and 2,244.63 is: 3,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.03 : 5,537.99 = 2,244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.03/5,537.99 = 2,244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.03x = 5,537.99 × 2,244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.03x = 12,430,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430,738.49/4,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.59

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