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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.66, 5,522.19 and 2,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.66, 5,522.19 and 2,323.20 is: 3,205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.66 : 5,522.19 = 2,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.66/5,522.19 = 2,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.66x = 5,522.19 × 2,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.66x = 12,829,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,829,163.80/4,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.96

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