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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.62, 5,524.34 and 2,235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.62, 5,524.34 and 2,235.23 is: 3,084.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.62 : 5,524.34 = 2,235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.62/5,524.34 = 2,235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.62x = 5,524.34 × 2,235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.62x = 12,348,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348,131.70/4,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.24

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