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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.76, 5,524.55 and 2,410.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.76, 5,524.55 and 2,410.71 is: 3,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.76 : 5,524.55 = 2,410.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.76/5,524.55 = 2,410.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.76x = 5,524.55 × 2,410.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.76x = 13,318,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318,087.93/4,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.23

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