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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.44, 5,525.04 and 2,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.44, 5,525.04 and 2,610.24 is: 3,602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.44 : 5,525.04 = 2,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.44/5,525.04 = 2,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.44x = 5,525.04 × 2,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.44x = 14,421,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,421,680.41/4,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.32

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