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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.51, 5,525.28 and 2,324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.51, 5,525.28 and 2,324.59 is: 3,208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.51 : 5,525.28 = 2,324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.51/5,525.28 = 2,324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.51x = 5,525.28 × 2,324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.51x = 12,844,010.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,844,010.64/4,003.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.19

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