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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.30, 5,524.32 and 2,235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.30, 5,524.32 and 2,235.01 is: 3,084.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.30 : 5,524.32 = 2,235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.30/5,524.32 = 2,235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.30x = 5,524.32 × 2,235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.30x = 12,346,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346,913.08/4,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.19

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