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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.53, 5,531.61 and 2,329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.53, 5,531.61 and 2,329.39 is: 3,215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.53 : 5,531.61 = 2,329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.53/5,531.61 = 2,329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.53x = 5,531.61 × 2,329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.53x = 12,885,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,885,277.02/4,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.27

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