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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.29, 5,525.89 and 2,325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.29, 5,525.89 and 2,325.77 is: 3,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.29 : 5,525.89 = 2,325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.29/5,525.89 = 2,325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.29x = 5,525.89 × 2,325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.29x = 12,851,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851,949.19/4,004.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.55

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