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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.84, 5,521.05 and 2,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.84, 5,521.05 and 2,322.98 is: 3,204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.84 : 5,521.05 = 2,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.84/5,521.05 = 2,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.84x = 5,521.05 × 2,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.84x = 12,825,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825,261.12/4,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.85

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