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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.82, 5,527.79 and 2,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.82, 5,527.79 and 2,326.59 is: 3,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.82 : 5,527.79 = 2,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.82/5,527.79 = 2,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.82x = 5,527.79 × 2,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.82x = 12,860,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860,889.30/4,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.35

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