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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.45, 5,527.81 and 2,237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.45, 5,527.81 and 2,237.87 is: 3,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.45 : 5,527.81 = 2,237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.45/5,527.81 = 2,237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.45x = 5,527.81 × 2,237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.45x = 12,370,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370,520.16/4,006.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.65

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