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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.66, 5,531.84 and 2,240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.66, 5,531.84 and 2,240.27 is: 3,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.66 : 5,531.84 = 2,240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.66/5,531.84 = 2,240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.66x = 5,531.84 × 2,240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.66x = 12,392,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392,849.20/4,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.52

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