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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.75, 5,563.80 and 2,239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.75, 5,563.80 and 2,239.31 is: 3,090.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.75 : 5,563.80 = 2,239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.75/5,563.80 = 2,239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.75x = 5,563.80 × 2,239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.75x = 12,459,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,459,086.89/4,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.24

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