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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.84, 5,525.57 and 2,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.84, 5,525.57 and 2,235.40 is: 3,085.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.84 : 5,525.57 = 2,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.84/5,525.57 = 2,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.84x = 5,525.57 × 2,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.84x = 12,351,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,351,861.81/4,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.01

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