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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.37, 5,530.49 and 2,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.37, 5,530.49 and 2,329.30 is: 3,214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.37 : 5,530.49 = 2,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.37/5,530.49 = 2,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.37x = 5,530.49 × 2,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.37x = 12,882,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882,170.36/4,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.62

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