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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.03, 5,524.74 and 2,234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.03, 5,524.74 and 2,234.75 is: 3,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.03 : 5,524.74 = 2,234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.03/5,524.74 = 2,234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.03x = 5,524.74 × 2,234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.03x = 12,346,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346,412.72/4,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.27

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