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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.79, 5,530.55 and 2,239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.79, 5,530.55 and 2,239.05 is: 3,089.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.79 : 5,530.55 = 2,239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.79/5,530.55 = 2,239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.79x = 5,530.55 × 2,239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.79x = 12,383,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383,166.78/4,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.77

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