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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.57, 5,524.94 and 2,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.57, 5,524.94 and 2,235.24 is: 3,084.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.57 : 5,524.94 = 2,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.57/5,524.94 = 2,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.57x = 5,524.94 × 2,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.57x = 12,349,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,349,555.71/4,003.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.64

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