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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.10, 5,521.72 and 2,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.10, 5,521.72 and 2,232.72 is: 3,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.10 : 5,521.72 = 2,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.10/5,521.72 = 2,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.10x = 5,521.72 × 2,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.10x = 12,328,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328,454.68/4,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.27

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