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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.39, 5,538.63 and 2,244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.39, 5,538.63 and 2,244.99 is: 3,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.39 : 5,538.63 = 2,244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.39/5,538.63 = 2,244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.39x = 5,538.63 × 2,244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.39x = 12,434,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434,168.96/4,013.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.17

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