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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.76, 5,564.16 and 2,239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.76, 5,564.16 and 2,239.78 is: 3,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.76 : 5,564.16 = 2,239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.76/5,564.16 = 2,239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.76x = 5,564.16 × 2,239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.76x = 12,462,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,462,494.28/4,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.08

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