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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.89, 5,526.91 and 2,326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.89, 5,526.91 and 2,326.97 is: 3,210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.89 : 5,526.91 = 2,326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.89/5,526.91 = 2,326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.89x = 5,526.91 × 2,326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.89x = 12,860,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860,941.04/4,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.51

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