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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.70, 5,527.90 and 2,237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.70, 5,527.90 and 2,237.32 is: 3,087.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.70 : 5,527.90 = 2,237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.70/5,527.90 = 2,237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.70x = 5,527.90 × 2,237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.70x = 12,367,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367,678.35/4,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.52

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