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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.10, 5,538.42 and 2,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.10, 5,538.42 and 2,244.84 is: 3,098.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.10 : 5,538.42 = 2,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.10/5,538.42 = 2,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.10x = 5,538.42 × 2,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.10x = 12,432,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,432,866.75/4,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.07

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