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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.72, 5,535.24 and 2,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.72, 5,535.24 and 2,332.14 is: 3,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.72 : 5,535.24 = 2,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.72/5,535.24 = 2,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.72x = 5,535.24 × 2,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.72x = 12,908,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,908,954.61/4,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.81

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