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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.67, 5,524.83 and 2,235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.67, 5,524.83 and 2,235.39 is: 3,084.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.67 : 5,524.83 = 2,235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.67/5,524.83 = 2,235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.67x = 5,524.83 × 2,235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.67x = 12,350,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350,149.73/4,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.71

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