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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.46, 5,531.79 and 2,240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.46, 5,531.79 and 2,240.14 is: 3,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.46 : 5,531.79 = 2,240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.46/5,531.79 = 2,240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.46x = 5,531.79 × 2,240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.46x = 12,391,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,391,978.62/4,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.46

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