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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.38, 5,640.63 and 2,224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.38, 5,640.63 and 2,224.38 is: 3,069.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.38 : 5,640.63 = 2,224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.38/5,640.63 = 2,224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.38x = 5,640.63 × 2,224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.38x = 12,546,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,546,904.56/4,087.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.67

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