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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.48, 5,522.22 and 2,675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.48, 5,522.22 and 2,675.72 is: 3,692.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.48 : 5,522.22 = 2,675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.48/5,522.22 = 2,675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.48x = 5,522.22 × 2,675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.48x = 14,775,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775,914.50/4,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.61

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