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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.62, 5,528.46 and 2,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.62, 5,528.46 and 2,238.24 is: 3,088.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.62 : 5,528.46 = 2,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.62/5,528.46 = 2,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.62x = 5,528.46 × 2,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.62x = 12,374,020.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,374,020.31/4,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.39

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