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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.74, 5,529.85 and 2,238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.74, 5,529.85 and 2,238.44 is: 3,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.74 : 5,529.85 = 2,238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.74/5,529.85 = 2,238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.74x = 5,529.85 × 2,238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.74x = 12,378,237.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,378,237.43/4,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.35

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