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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.79, 5,521.91 and 2,233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.79, 5,521.91 and 2,233.05 is: 3,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.79 : 5,521.91 = 2,233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.79/5,521.91 = 2,233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.79x = 5,521.91 × 2,233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.79x = 12,330,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330,701.13/4,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.30

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