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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.92, 5,527.58 and 2,433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.92, 5,527.58 and 2,433.72 is: 3,358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.92 : 5,527.58 = 2,433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.92/5,527.58 = 2,433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.92x = 5,527.58 × 2,433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.92x = 13,452,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,452,582.00/4,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.18

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