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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.37, 5,538.47 and 2,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.37, 5,538.47 and 2,244.97 is: 3,098.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.37 : 5,538.47 = 2,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.37/5,538.47 = 2,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.37x = 5,538.47 × 2,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.37x = 12,433,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433,694.69/4,013.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.07

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