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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.89, 5,524.50 and 2,234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.89, 5,524.50 and 2,234.86 is: 3,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.89 : 5,524.50 = 2,234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.89/5,524.50 = 2,234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.89x = 5,524.50 × 2,234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.89x = 12,346,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346,478.64/4,002.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.40

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