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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.84, 5,528.80 and 2,326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.84, 5,528.80 and 2,326.98 is: 3,211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.84 : 5,528.80 = 2,326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.84/5,528.80 = 2,326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.84x = 5,528.80 × 2,326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.84x = 12,865,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,865,407.02/4,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.66

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