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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.44, 5,524.65 and 2,235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.44, 5,524.65 and 2,235.05 is: 3,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.44 : 5,524.65 = 2,235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.44/5,524.65 = 2,235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.44x = 5,524.65 × 2,235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.44x = 12,347,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,347,841.36/4,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.31

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