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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.76, 5,529.12 and 2,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.76, 5,529.12 and 2,238 is: 3,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.76 : 5,529.12 = 2,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.76/5,529.12 = 2,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.76x = 5,529.12 × 2,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.76x = 12,374,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,374,170.56/4,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.32

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