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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.20, 5,524.02 and 2,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.20, 5,524.02 and 2,234.70 is: 3,083.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.20 : 5,524.02 = 2,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.20/5,524.02 = 2,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.20x = 5,524.02 × 2,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.20x = 12,344,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,344,527.49/4,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.66

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