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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.23, 5,525.52 and 2,235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.23, 5,525.52 and 2,235.73 is: 3,085.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.23 : 5,525.52 = 2,235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.23/5,525.52 = 2,235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.23x = 5,525.52 × 2,235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.23x = 12,353,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,353,570.83/4,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.13

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