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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.95, 5,527.66 and 2,237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.95, 5,527.66 and 2,237.33 is: 3,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.95 : 5,527.66 = 2,237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.95/5,527.66 = 2,237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.95x = 5,527.66 × 2,237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.95x = 12,367,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367,199.55/4,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.21

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