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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.92, 5,522.68 and 2,233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.92, 5,522.68 and 2,233.68 is: 3,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.92 : 5,522.68 = 2,233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.92/5,522.68 = 2,233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.92x = 5,522.68 × 2,233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.92x = 12,335,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335,899.86/4,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.50

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