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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.71, 5,525.31 and 2,211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.71, 5,525.31 and 2,211.45 is: 3,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.71 : 5,525.31 = 2,211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.71/5,525.31 = 2,211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.71x = 5,525.31 × 2,211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.71x = 12,218,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,218,965.45/4,003.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.91

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