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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.08, 5,640.02 and 2,224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.08, 5,640.02 and 2,224.04 is: 3,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.08 : 5,640.02 = 2,224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.08/5,640.02 = 2,224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.08x = 5,640.02 × 2,224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.08x = 12,543,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543,630.08/4,087.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.09

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