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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.97, 5,525.08 and 2,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.97, 5,525.08 and 2,235.74 is: 3,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.97 : 5,525.08 = 2,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.97/5,525.08 = 2,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.97x = 5,525.08 × 2,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.97x = 12,352,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,352,609.14/4,003.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.09

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