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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.99, 5,528.27 and 2,328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.99, 5,528.27 and 2,328.37 is: 3,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.99 : 5,528.27 = 2,328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.99/5,528.27 = 2,328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.99x = 5,528.27 × 2,328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.99x = 12,871,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,871,850.02/4,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.15

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