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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.82, 5,522.49 and 2,233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.82, 5,522.49 and 2,233.59 is: 3,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.82 : 5,522.49 = 2,233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.82/5,522.49 = 2,233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.82x = 5,522.49 × 2,233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.82x = 12,334,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334,978.44/4,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.34

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