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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.51, 5,526.95 and 2,236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.51, 5,526.95 and 2,236.83 is: 3,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.51 : 5,526.95 = 2,236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.51/5,526.95 = 2,236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.51x = 5,526.95 × 2,236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.51x = 12,362,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,362,836.38/4,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.46

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