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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.23, 5,997.66 and 2,243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.23, 5,997.66 and 2,243.67 is: 3,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.23 : 5,997.66 = 2,243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.23/5,997.66 = 2,243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.23x = 5,997.66 × 2,243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.23x = 13,456,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,456,769.81/4,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.16

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