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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.59, 5,530.46 and 2,306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.59, 5,530.46 and 2,306.28 is: 3,182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.59 : 5,530.46 = 2,306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.59/5,530.46 = 2,306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.59x = 5,530.46 × 2,306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.59x = 12,754,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,754,777.76/4,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.66

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