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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.93, 5,526.92 and 2,236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.93, 5,526.92 and 2,236.65 is: 3,086.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.93 : 5,526.92 = 2,236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.93/5,526.92 = 2,236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.93x = 5,526.92 × 2,236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.93x = 12,361,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361,788.99/4,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.64

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