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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.72, 5,527.88 and 2,328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.72, 5,527.88 and 2,328.12 is: 3,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.72 : 5,527.88 = 2,328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.72/5,527.88 = 2,328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.72x = 5,527.88 × 2,328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.72x = 12,869,567.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,869,567.99/4,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.80

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