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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.59, 5,529.36 and 2,238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.59, 5,529.36 and 2,238.15 is: 3,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.59 : 5,529.36 = 2,238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.59/5,529.36 = 2,238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.59x = 5,529.36 × 2,238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.59x = 12,375,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,375,537.08/4,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.80

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