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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.33, 5,531.61 and 2,239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.33, 5,531.61 and 2,239.94 is: 3,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.33 : 5,531.61 = 2,239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.33/5,531.61 = 2,239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.33x = 5,531.61 × 2,239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.33x = 12,390,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,390,464.50/4,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.18

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