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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.52, 5,524.62 and 2,324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.52, 5,524.62 and 2,324.81 is: 3,208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.52 : 5,524.62 = 2,324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.52/5,524.62 = 2,324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.52x = 5,524.62 × 2,324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.52x = 12,843,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843,691.82/4,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.10

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