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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.58, 5,526.42 and 2,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.58, 5,526.42 and 2,236.14 is: 3,085.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.58 : 5,526.42 = 2,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.58/5,526.42 = 2,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.58x = 5,526.42 × 2,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.58x = 12,357,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,357,848.82/4,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.93

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