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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.59, 5,524.90 and 2,235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.59, 5,524.90 and 2,235.63 is: 3,085.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.59 : 5,524.90 = 2,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.59/5,524.90 = 2,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.59x = 5,524.90 × 2,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.59x = 12,351,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,351,632.19/4,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.14

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