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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.94, 5,529.69 and 2,238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.94, 5,529.69 and 2,238.74 is: 3,089.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.94 : 5,529.69 = 2,238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.94/5,529.69 = 2,238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.94x = 5,529.69 × 2,238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.94x = 12,379,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,379,538.19/4,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.52

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