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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.37, 5,529.65 and 2,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.37, 5,529.65 and 2,238.69 is: 3,089.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.37 : 5,529.65 = 2,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.37/5,529.65 = 2,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.37x = 5,529.65 × 2,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.37x = 12,379,160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,379,160.97/4,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.10

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