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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.34, 5,521.75 and 2,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.34, 5,521.75 and 2,322.88 is: 3,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.34 : 5,521.75 = 2,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.34/5,521.75 = 2,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.34x = 5,521.75 × 2,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.34x = 12,826,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,826,362.64/4,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.52

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