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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.88, 5,529.42 and 2,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.88, 5,529.42 and 2,436.12 is: 3,360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.88 : 5,529.42 = 2,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.88/5,529.42 = 2,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.88x = 5,529.42 × 2,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.88x = 13,470,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,470,330.65/4,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.96

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