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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.34, 5,529.74 and 2,239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.34, 5,529.74 and 2,239.11 is: 3,089.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.34 : 5,529.74 = 2,239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.34/5,529.74 = 2,239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.34x = 5,529.74 × 2,239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.34x = 12,381,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,381,684.94/4,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.75

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