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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.49, 5,530.62 and 2,239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.49, 5,530.62 and 2,239.17 is: 3,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.49 : 5,530.62 = 2,239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.49/5,530.62 = 2,239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.49x = 5,530.62 × 2,239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.49x = 12,383,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383,998.39/4,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.21

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