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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.44, 5,528.19 and 2,326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.44, 5,528.19 and 2,326.71 is: 3,211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.44 : 5,528.19 = 2,326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.44/5,528.19 = 2,326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.44x = 5,528.19 × 2,326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.44x = 12,862,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,862,494.95/4,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.26

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