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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.58, 5,563.42 and 2,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.58, 5,563.42 and 2,239.14 is: 3,089.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.58 : 5,563.42 = 2,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.58/5,563.42 = 2,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.58x = 5,563.42 × 2,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.58x = 12,457,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457,237.25/4,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.92

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