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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.20, 5,521.36 and 2,322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.20, 5,521.36 and 2,322.33 is: 3,204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.20 : 5,521.36 = 2,322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.20/5,521.36 = 2,322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.20x = 5,521.36 × 2,322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.20x = 12,822,421.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,822,421.83/4,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.65

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