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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.92, 5,524.56 and 2,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.92, 5,524.56 and 2,324.52 is: 3,207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.92 : 5,524.56 = 2,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.92/5,524.56 = 2,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.92x = 5,524.56 × 2,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.92x = 12,841,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,841,950.21/4,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.34

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