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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.70, 5,527.74 and 2,237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.70, 5,527.74 and 2,237.47 is: 3,087.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.70 : 5,527.74 = 2,237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.70/5,527.74 = 2,237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.70x = 5,527.74 × 2,237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.70x = 12,368,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,368,152.42/4,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.64

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