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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.15, 5,562.96 and 2,238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.15, 5,562.96 and 2,238.62 is: 3,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.15 : 5,562.96 = 2,238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.15/5,562.96 = 2,238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.15x = 5,562.96 × 2,238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.15x = 12,453,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453,325.70/4,031.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.28

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