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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.34, 5,521.80 and 2,233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.34, 5,521.80 and 2,233.38 is: 3,082.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.34 : 5,521.80 = 2,233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.34/5,521.80 = 2,233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.34x = 5,521.80 × 2,233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.34x = 12,332,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332,277.68/4,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.04

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