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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.26, 5,562.99 and 2,238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.26, 5,562.99 and 2,238.81 is: 3,089.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.26 : 5,562.99 = 2,238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.26/5,562.99 = 2,238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.26x = 5,562.99 × 2,238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.26x = 12,454,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,454,477.64/4,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.48

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