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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.58, 5,521.28 and 2,322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.58, 5,521.28 and 2,322.01 is: 3,203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.58 : 5,521.28 = 2,322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.58/5,521.28 = 2,322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.58x = 5,521.28 × 2,322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.58x = 12,820,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,820,445.57/4,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.85

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