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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.87, 5,525.54 and 2,676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.87, 5,525.54 and 2,676.09 is: 3,694.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.87 : 5,525.54 = 2,676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.87/5,525.54 = 2,676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.87x = 5,525.54 × 2,676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.87x = 14,786,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786,828.96/4,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.06

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