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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.38, 5,563.22 and 2,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.38, 5,563.22 and 2,238.76 is: 3,089.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.38 : 5,563.22 = 2,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.38/5,563.22 = 2,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.38x = 5,563.22 × 2,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.38x = 12,454,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,454,714.41/4,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.44

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