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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.35, 6,133.72 and 2,239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.35, 6,133.72 and 2,239.77 is: 3,361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.35 : 6,133.72 = 2,239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.35/6,133.72 = 2,239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.35x = 6,133.72 × 2,239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.35x = 13,738,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,738,091.38/4,087.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.12

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