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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.30, 5,517.94 and 2,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.30, 5,517.94 and 2,676.52 is: 3,689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.30 : 5,517.94 = 2,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.30/5,517.94 = 2,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.30x = 5,517.94 × 2,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.30x = 14,768,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,768,876.77/4,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.18

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