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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.70, 5,522.05 and 2,322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.70, 5,522.05 and 2,322.83 is: 3,205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.70 : 5,522.05 = 2,322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.70/5,522.05 = 2,322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.70x = 5,522.05 × 2,322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.70x = 12,826,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,826,771.79/4,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.33

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