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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.59, 5,528.95 and 2,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.59, 5,528.95 and 2,238.22 is: 3,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.59 : 5,528.95 = 2,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.59/5,528.95 = 2,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.59x = 5,528.95 × 2,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.59x = 12,375,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,375,006.47/4,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.66

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