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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.42, 5,526.63 and 2,326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.42, 5,526.63 and 2,326.02 is: 3,209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.42 : 5,526.63 = 2,326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.42/5,526.63 = 2,326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.42x = 5,526.63 × 2,326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.42x = 12,855,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,855,051.91/4,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.41

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