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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.30, 5,538.35 and 2,244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.30, 5,538.35 and 2,244.94 is: 3,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.30 : 5,538.35 = 2,244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.30/5,538.35 = 2,244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.30x = 5,538.35 × 2,244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.30x = 12,433,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433,264.48/4,013.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.02

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