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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.28, 5,538.60 and 2,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.28, 5,538.60 and 2,244.84 is: 3,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.28 : 5,538.60 = 2,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.28/5,538.60 = 2,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.28x = 5,538.60 × 2,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.28x = 12,433,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433,270.82/4,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.03

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