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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.15, 5,531.36 and 2,239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.15, 5,531.36 and 2,239.83 is: 3,091.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.15 : 5,531.36 = 2,239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.15/5,531.36 = 2,239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.15x = 5,531.36 × 2,239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.15x = 12,389,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389,284.01/4,008.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.03

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