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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.58, 5,524.91 and 2,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.58, 5,524.91 and 2,235.30 is: 3,084.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.58 : 5,524.91 = 2,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.58/5,524.91 = 2,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.58x = 5,524.91 × 2,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.58x = 12,349,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,349,807.81/4,003.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.69

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