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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.88, 5,522.62 and 2,233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.88, 5,522.62 and 2,233.62 is: 3,082.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.88 : 5,522.62 = 2,233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.88/5,522.62 = 2,233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.88x = 5,522.62 × 2,233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.88x = 12,335,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335,434.48/4,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.41

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