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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.06, 5,537.97 and 2,244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.06, 5,537.97 and 2,244.65 is: 3,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.06 : 5,537.97 = 2,244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.06/5,537.97 = 2,244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.06x = 5,537.97 × 2,244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.06x = 12,430,776.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430,776.67/4,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.58

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