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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.49, 5,529.24 and 2,238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.49, 5,529.24 and 2,238.17 is: 3,088.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.49 : 5,529.24 = 2,238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.49/5,529.24 = 2,238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.49x = 5,529.24 × 2,238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.49x = 12,375,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,375,351.44/4,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.83

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