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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.39, 5,564.59 and 2,239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.39, 5,564.59 and 2,239.82 is: 3,090.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.39 : 5,564.59 = 2,239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.39/5,564.59 = 2,239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.39x = 5,564.59 × 2,239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.39x = 12,463,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,463,654.95/4,032.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.88

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