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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.79, 5,522.45 and 2,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.79, 5,522.45 and 2,233.40 is: 3,082.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.79 : 5,522.45 = 2,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.79/5,522.45 = 2,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.79x = 5,522.45 × 2,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.79x = 12,333,801.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,801.05/4,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.07

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