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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.50, 5,524.06 and 2,324.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.50, 5,524.06 and 2,324.77 is: 3,207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.50 : 5,524.06 = 2,324.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.50/5,524.06 = 2,324.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.50x = 5,524.06 × 2,324.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.50x = 12,842,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,168.97/4,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.74

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