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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.50, 5,527.07 and 2,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.50, 5,527.07 and 2,237.18 is: 3,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.50 : 5,527.07 = 2,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.50/5,527.07 = 2,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.50x = 5,527.07 × 2,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.50x = 12,365,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,365,020.03/4,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.01

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