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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.94, 5,523.89 and 2,676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.94, 5,523.89 and 2,676.31 is: 3,691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.94 : 5,523.89 = 2,676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.94/5,523.89 = 2,676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.94x = 5,523.89 × 2,676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.94x = 14,783,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,783,642.05/4,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.35

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