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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.83, 5,526.66 and 2,327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.83, 5,526.66 and 2,327.22 is: 3,211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.83 : 5,526.66 = 2,327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.83/5,526.66 = 2,327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.83x = 5,526.66 × 2,327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.83x = 12,861,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,861,753.69/4,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.56

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