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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.53, 5,527.72 and 2,237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.53, 5,527.72 and 2,237.14 is: 3,087.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.53 : 5,527.72 = 2,237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.53/5,527.72 = 2,237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.53x = 5,527.72 × 2,237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.53x = 12,366,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,366,259.91/4,005.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.30

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