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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.06, 5,531.13 and 2,239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.06, 5,531.13 and 2,239.74 is: 3,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.06 : 5,531.13 = 2,239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.06/5,531.13 = 2,239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.06x = 5,531.13 × 2,239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.06x = 12,388,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,388,293.11/4,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.85

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