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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.81, 5,527.98 and 2,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.81, 5,527.98 and 2,237.72 is: 3,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.81 : 5,527.98 = 2,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.81/5,527.98 = 2,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.81x = 5,527.98 × 2,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.81x = 12,370,043.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370,043.77/4,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.03

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