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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.54, 5,530.39 and 2,239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.54, 5,530.39 and 2,239.13 is: 3,089.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.54 : 5,530.39 = 2,239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.54/5,530.39 = 2,239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.54x = 5,530.39 × 2,239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.54x = 12,383,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383,270.39/4,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.99

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