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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.42, 5,529.29 and 2,327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.42, 5,529.29 and 2,327.83 is: 3,211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.42 : 5,529.29 = 2,327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.42/5,529.29 = 2,327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.42x = 5,529.29 × 2,327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.42x = 12,871,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,871,247.14/4,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.85

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