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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.05, 5,523.69 and 2,234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.05, 5,523.69 and 2,234.43 is: 3,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.05 : 5,523.69 = 2,234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.05/5,523.69 = 2,234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.05x = 5,523.69 × 2,234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.05x = 12,342,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342,298.65/4,003.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.22

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