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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.22, 5,636.58 and 2,489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.22, 5,636.58 and 2,489.89 is: 3,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.22 : 5,636.58 = 2,489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.22/5,636.58 = 2,489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.22x = 5,636.58 × 2,489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.22x = 14,034,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034,464.18/4,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.11

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