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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.39, 5,528.65 and 2,304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.39, 5,528.65 and 2,304.77 is: 3,180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.39 : 5,528.65 = 2,304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.39/5,528.65 = 2,304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.39x = 5,528.65 × 2,304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.39x = 12,742,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,742,266.66/4,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.49

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