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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.46, 5,524.77 and 2,235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.46, 5,524.77 and 2,235.07 is: 3,084.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.46 : 5,524.77 = 2,235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.46/5,524.77 = 2,235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.46x = 5,524.77 × 2,235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.46x = 12,348,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348,236.51/4,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.39

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