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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.70, 5,522.10 and 2,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.70, 5,522.10 and 2,233.44 is: 3,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.70 : 5,522.10 = 2,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.70/5,522.10 = 2,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.70x = 5,522.10 × 2,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.70x = 12,333,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,279.02/4,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.01

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