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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.52, 5,530.50 and 2,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.52, 5,530.50 and 2,239.20 is: 3,090.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.52 : 5,530.50 = 2,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.52/5,530.50 = 2,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.52x = 5,530.50 × 2,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.52x = 12,383,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383,895.60/4,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.16

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