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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.74, 5,530.23 and 2,239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.74, 5,530.23 and 2,239.02 is: 3,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.74 : 5,530.23 = 2,239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.74/5,530.23 = 2,239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.74x = 5,530.23 × 2,239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.74x = 12,382,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382,295.57/4,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.37

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