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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.28, 5,525.24 and 2,235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.28, 5,525.24 and 2,235.89 is: 3,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.28 : 5,525.24 = 2,235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.28/5,525.24 = 2,235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.28x = 5,525.24 × 2,235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.28x = 12,353,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,353,831.50/4,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.16

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