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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.76, 5,525.16 and 2,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.76, 5,525.16 and 2,411.30 is: 3,327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.76 : 5,525.16 = 2,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.76/5,525.16 = 2,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.76x = 5,525.16 × 2,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.76x = 13,322,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,322,790.68/4,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.57

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