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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.12, 5,538.32 and 2,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.12, 5,538.32 and 2,244.72 is: 3,097.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.12 : 5,538.32 = 2,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.12/5,538.32 = 2,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.12x = 5,538.32 × 2,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.12x = 12,431,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,431,977.67/4,013.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.83

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