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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.40, 5,524.80 and 2,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.40, 5,524.80 and 2,234.90 is: 3,084.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.40 : 5,524.80 = 2,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.40/5,524.80 = 2,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.40x = 5,524.80 × 2,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.40x = 12,347,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,347,375.52/4,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.22

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