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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.41, 5,530.48 and 2,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.41, 5,530.48 and 2,239.14 is: 3,090.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.41 : 5,530.48 = 2,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.41/5,530.48 = 2,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.41x = 5,530.48 × 2,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.41x = 12,383,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383,534.13/4,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.16

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