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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.70, 5,639.49 and 2,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.70, 5,639.49 and 2,223.70 is: 3,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.70 : 5,639.49 = 2,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.70/5,639.49 = 2,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.70x = 5,639.49 × 2,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.70x = 12,540,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,540,533.91/4,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.62

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