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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.34, 5,525.94 and 2,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.34, 5,525.94 and 2,326.08 is: 3,209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.34 : 5,525.94 = 2,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.34/5,525.94 = 2,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.34x = 5,525.94 × 2,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.34x = 12,853,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,853,778.52/4,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.96

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