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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.96, 5,528.36 and 2,237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.96, 5,528.36 and 2,237.46 is: 3,087.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.96 : 5,528.36 = 2,237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.96/5,528.36 = 2,237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.96x = 5,528.36 × 2,237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.96x = 12,369,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,369,484.37/4,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.77

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