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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.24, 5,527.13 and 2,237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.24, 5,527.13 and 2,237.01 is: 3,087.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.24 : 5,527.13 = 2,237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.24/5,527.13 = 2,237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.24x = 5,527.13 × 2,237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.24x = 12,364,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364,245.08/4,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.02

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