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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.96, 5,528.16 and 2,237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.96, 5,528.16 and 2,237.58 is: 3,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.96 : 5,528.16 = 2,237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.96/5,528.16 = 2,237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.96x = 5,528.16 × 2,237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.96x = 12,369,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,369,700.25/4,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.82

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