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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.68, 5,522.52 and 2,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.68, 5,522.52 and 2,233.12 is: 3,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.68 : 5,522.52 = 2,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.68/5,522.52 = 2,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.68x = 5,522.52 × 2,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.68x = 12,332,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332,449.86/4,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.82

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