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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.40, 5,524.48 and 2,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.40, 5,524.48 and 2,676 is: 3,691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.40 : 5,524.48 = 2,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.40/5,524.48 = 2,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.40x = 5,524.48 × 2,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.40x = 14,783,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,783,508.48/4,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.82

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