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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.35, 5,529.03 and 2,237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.35, 5,529.03 and 2,237.91 is: 3,088.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.35 : 5,529.03 = 2,237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.35/5,529.03 = 2,237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.35x = 5,529.03 × 2,237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.35x = 12,373,471.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,373,471.53/4,006.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.46

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