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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.91, 5,530.73 and 2,239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.91, 5,530.73 and 2,239.50 is: 3,090.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.91 : 5,530.73 = 2,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.91/5,530.73 = 2,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.91x = 5,530.73 × 2,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.91x = 12,386,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,386,058.64/4,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.40

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