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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.79, 5,531.92 and 2,240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.79, 5,531.92 and 2,240.05 is: 3,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.79 : 5,531.92 = 2,240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.79/5,531.92 = 2,240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.79x = 5,531.92 × 2,240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.79x = 12,391,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,391,777.40/4,008.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.15

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