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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.79, 5,525.20 and 2,325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.79, 5,525.20 and 2,325.27 is: 3,208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.79 : 5,525.20 = 2,325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.79/5,525.20 = 2,325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.79x = 5,525.20 × 2,325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.79x = 12,847,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,581.80/4,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.86

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