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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.44, 5,524.83 and 2,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.44, 5,524.83 and 2,511.42 is: 3,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.44 : 5,524.83 = 2,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.44/5,524.83 = 2,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.44x = 5,524.83 × 2,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.44x = 13,875,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,875,140.93/4,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.81

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