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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.14, 5,529.96 and 2,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.14, 5,529.96 and 2,238.88 is: 3,089.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.14 : 5,529.96 = 2,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.14/5,529.96 = 2,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.14x = 5,529.96 × 2,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.14x = 12,380,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,380,916.84/4,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.71

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