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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.48, 5,527.61 and 2,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.48, 5,527.61 and 2,236.88 is: 3,086.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.48 : 5,527.61 = 2,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.48/5,527.61 = 2,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.48x = 5,527.61 × 2,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.48x = 12,364,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364,611.28/4,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.92

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