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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.73, 5,527.85 and 2,328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.73, 5,527.85 and 2,328.09 is: 3,212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.73 : 5,527.85 = 2,328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.73/5,527.85 = 2,328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.73x = 5,527.85 × 2,328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.73x = 12,869,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,869,332.31/4,005.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.73

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