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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.83, 5,525.08 and 2,324.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.83, 5,525.08 and 2,324.99 is: 3,209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.83 : 5,525.08 = 2,324.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.83/5,525.08 = 2,324.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.83x = 5,525.08 × 2,324.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.83x = 12,845,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845,738.67/4,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.17

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