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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.66, 5,523.91 and 2,234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.66, 5,523.91 and 2,234.38 is: 3,083.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.66 : 5,523.91 = 2,234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.66/5,523.91 = 2,234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.66x = 5,523.91 × 2,234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.66x = 12,342,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342,514.03/4,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.58

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