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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.06, 5,563.16 and 2,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.06, 5,563.16 and 2,239.12 is: 3,090.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.06 : 5,563.16 = 2,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.06/5,563.16 = 2,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.06x = 5,563.16 × 2,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.06x = 12,456,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456,582.82/4,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.15

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