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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.95, 5,563.94 and 2,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.95, 5,563.94 and 2,239.40 is: 3,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.95 : 5,563.94 = 2,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.95/5,563.94 = 2,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.95x = 5,563.94 × 2,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.95x = 12,459,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,459,871.25/4,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.28

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