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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.59, 5,526.77 and 2,325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.59, 5,526.77 and 2,325.98 is: 3,209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.59 : 5,526.77 = 2,325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.59/5,526.77 = 2,325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.59x = 5,526.77 × 2,325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.59x = 12,855,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,855,158.67/4,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.31

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