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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.83, 5,525.73 and 2,513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.83, 5,525.73 and 2,513.21 is: 3,466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.83 : 5,525.73 = 2,513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.83/5,525.73 = 2,513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.83x = 5,525.73 × 2,513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.83x = 13,887,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,887,292.26/4,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.77

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