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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.48, 5,521.19 and 2,322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.48, 5,521.19 and 2,322.66 is: 3,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.48 : 5,521.19 = 2,322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.48/5,521.19 = 2,322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.48x = 5,521.19 × 2,322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.48x = 12,823,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,823,856.26/4,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.78

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