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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.80, 5,526.30 and 2,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.80, 5,526.30 and 2,236 is: 3,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.80 : 5,526.30 = 2,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.80/5,526.30 = 2,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.80x = 5,526.30 × 2,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.80x = 12,356,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,356,806.80/4,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.50

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