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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.76, 5,527.08 and 2,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.76, 5,527.08 and 2,326.44 is: 3,210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.76 : 5,527.08 = 2,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.76/5,527.08 = 2,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.76x = 5,527.08 × 2,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.76x = 12,858,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,858,420.00/4,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.78

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