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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.28, 5,531.16 and 2,239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.28, 5,531.16 and 2,239.54 is: 3,090.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.28 : 5,531.16 = 2,239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.28/5,531.16 = 2,239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.28x = 5,531.16 × 2,239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.28x = 12,387,254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,387,254.07/4,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.42

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