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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.70, 5,528.91 and 2,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.70, 5,528.91 and 2,514.60 is: 3,469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.70 : 5,528.91 = 2,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.70/5,528.91 = 2,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.70x = 5,528.91 × 2,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.70x = 13,902,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,902,997.09/4,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.07

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