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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.60, 5,563.96 and 2,239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.60, 5,563.96 and 2,239.43 is: 3,090.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.60 : 5,563.96 = 2,239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.60/5,563.96 = 2,239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.60x = 5,563.96 × 2,239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.60x = 12,460,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,460,098.94/4,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.61

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