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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.42, 5,526.53 and 2,325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.42, 5,526.53 and 2,325.85 is: 3,209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.42 : 5,526.53 = 2,325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.42/5,526.53 = 2,325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.42x = 5,526.53 × 2,325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.42x = 12,853,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,853,863.08/4,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.12

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