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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.36, 5,525.64 and 2,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.36, 5,525.64 and 2,511 is: 3,464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.36 : 5,525.64 = 2,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.36/5,525.64 = 2,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.36x = 5,525.64 × 2,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.36x = 13,874,882.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,874,882.04/4,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.08

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