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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.26, 5,529.06 and 2,238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.26, 5,529.06 and 2,238.03 is: 3,088.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.26 : 5,529.06 = 2,238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.26/5,529.06 = 2,238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.26x = 5,529.06 × 2,238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.26x = 12,374,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,374,202.15/4,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.72

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