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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.62, 5,527.62 and 2,434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.62, 5,527.62 and 2,434.14 is: 3,358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.62 : 5,527.62 = 2,434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.62/5,527.62 = 2,434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.62x = 5,527.62 × 2,434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.62x = 13,455,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455,000.95/4,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.19

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