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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.44, 5,531.26 and 2,436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.44, 5,531.26 and 2,436.58 is: 3,363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.44 : 5,531.26 = 2,436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.44/5,531.26 = 2,436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.44x = 5,531.26 × 2,436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.44x = 13,477,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,477,357.49/4,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.08

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