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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.38, 5,524.63 and 2,325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.38, 5,524.63 and 2,325.77 is: 3,209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.38 : 5,524.63 = 2,325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.38/5,524.63 = 2,325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.38x = 5,524.63 × 2,325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.38x = 12,849,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,849,018.72/4,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.54

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