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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.38, 5,519.28 and 2,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.38, 5,519.28 and 2,430.40 is: 3,352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.38 : 5,519.28 = 2,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.38/5,519.28 = 2,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.38x = 5,519.28 × 2,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.38x = 13,414,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,414,058.11/4,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.36

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