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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.15, 5,531.34 and 2,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.15, 5,531.34 and 2,239.76 is: 3,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.15 : 5,531.34 = 2,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.15/5,531.34 = 2,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.15x = 5,531.34 × 2,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.15x = 12,388,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,388,874.08/4,008.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.92

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