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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.06, 5,528.47 and 2,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.06, 5,528.47 and 2,237.78 is: 3,088.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.06 : 5,528.47 = 2,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.06/5,528.47 = 2,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.06x = 5,528.47 × 2,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.06x = 12,371,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,371,499.60/4,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.20

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