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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.92, 5,525.84 and 2,325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.92, 5,525.84 and 2,325.33 is: 3,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.92 : 5,525.84 = 2,325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.92/5,525.84 = 2,325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.92x = 5,525.84 × 2,325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.92x = 12,849,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,849,399.57/4,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.40

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