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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.42, 5,527.91 and 2,326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.42, 5,527.91 and 2,326.83 is: 3,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.42 : 5,527.91 = 2,326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.42/5,527.91 = 2,326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.42x = 5,527.91 × 2,326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.42x = 12,862,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,862,506.83/4,006.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.47

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