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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.93, 5,525.45 and 2,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.93, 5,525.45 and 2,211.40 is: 3,051.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.93 : 5,525.45 = 2,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.93/5,525.45 = 2,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.93x = 5,525.45 × 2,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.93x = 12,218,980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,218,980.13/4,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.75

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