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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.54, 5,527.50 and 2,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.54, 5,527.50 and 2,237.16 is: 3,087.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.54 : 5,527.50 = 2,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.54/5,527.50 = 2,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.54x = 5,527.50 × 2,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.54x = 12,365,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,365,901.90/4,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.20

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