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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.91, 5,522.63 and 2,233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.91, 5,522.63 and 2,233.51 is: 3,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.91 : 5,522.63 = 2,233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.91/5,522.63 = 2,233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.91x = 5,522.63 × 2,233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.91x = 12,334,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334,860.22/4,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.25

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