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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.82, 5,524.89 and 2,325.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.82, 5,524.89 and 2,325.19 is: 3,208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.82 : 5,524.89 = 2,325.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.82/5,524.89 = 2,325.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.82x = 5,524.89 × 2,325.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.82x = 12,846,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,846,419.89/4,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.54

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