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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.80, 5,991.07 and 2,330.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.80, 5,991.07 and 2,330.83 is: 3,489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.80 : 5,991.07 = 2,330.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.80/5,991.07 = 2,330.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.80x = 5,991.07 × 2,330.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.80x = 13,964,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964,165.69/4,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.47

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