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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.74, 5,640.87 and 2,224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.74, 5,640.87 and 2,224.70 is: 3,069.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.74 : 5,640.87 = 2,224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.74/5,640.87 = 2,224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.74x = 5,640.87 × 2,224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.74x = 12,549,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549,243.49/4,087.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.97

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