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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.70, 5,524.88 and 2,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.70, 5,524.88 and 2,235.33 is: 3,084.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.70 : 5,524.88 = 2,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.70/5,524.88 = 2,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.70x = 5,524.88 × 2,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.70x = 12,349,918.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,349,918.83/4,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.63

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