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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.22, 5,522.31 and 2,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.22, 5,522.31 and 2,322.63 is: 3,205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.22 : 5,522.31 = 2,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.22/5,522.31 = 2,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.22x = 5,522.31 × 2,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.22x = 12,826,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,826,282.88/4,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.59

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