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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.40, 5,527.42 and 2,236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.40, 5,527.42 and 2,236.95 is: 3,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.40 : 5,527.42 = 2,236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.40/5,527.42 = 2,236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.40x = 5,527.42 × 2,236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.40x = 12,364,562.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364,562.17/4,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.97

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