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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.23, 5,528.58 and 2,189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.23, 5,528.58 and 2,189.25 is: 3,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.23 : 5,528.58 = 2,189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.23/5,528.58 = 2,189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.23x = 5,528.58 × 2,189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.23x = 12,103,443.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103,443.77/4,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.16

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