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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.44, 5,528.49 and 2,434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.44, 5,528.49 and 2,434.58 is: 3,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.44 : 5,528.49 = 2,434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.44/5,528.49 = 2,434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.44x = 5,528.49 × 2,434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.44x = 13,459,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,459,551.18/4,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.32

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