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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.28, 5,522.90 and 2,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.28, 5,522.90 and 2,323.54 is: 3,206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.28 : 5,522.90 = 2,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.28/5,522.90 = 2,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.28x = 5,522.90 × 2,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.28x = 12,832,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832,679.07/4,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.34

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