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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.85, 5,522.66 and 2,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.85, 5,522.66 and 2,233.44 is: 3,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.85 : 5,522.66 = 2,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.85/5,522.66 = 2,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.85x = 5,522.66 × 2,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.85x = 12,334,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334,529.75/4,001.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.21

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