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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.89, 5,522.62 and 2,233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.89, 5,522.62 and 2,233.50 is: 3,082.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.89 : 5,522.62 = 2,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.89/5,522.62 = 2,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.89x = 5,522.62 × 2,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.89x = 12,334,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334,771.77/4,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.24

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