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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.39, 5,527.38 and 2,237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.39, 5,527.38 and 2,237.02 is: 3,087.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.39 : 5,527.38 = 2,237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.39/5,527.38 = 2,237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.39x = 5,527.38 × 2,237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.39x = 12,364,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364,859.61/4,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.06

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