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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.08, 5,524.20 and 2,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.08, 5,524.20 and 2,234.70 is: 3,083.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.08 : 5,524.20 = 2,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.08/5,524.20 = 2,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.08x = 5,524.20 × 2,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.08x = 12,344,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,344,929.74/4,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.86

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