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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.94, 5,522.68 and 2,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.94, 5,522.68 and 2,233.54 is: 3,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.94 : 5,522.68 = 2,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.94/5,522.68 = 2,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.94x = 5,522.68 × 2,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.94x = 12,335,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335,126.69/4,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.29

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