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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.91, 5,527.94 and 2,434.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.91, 5,527.94 and 2,434.89 is: 3,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.91 : 5,527.94 = 2,434.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.91/5,527.94 = 2,434.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.91x = 5,527.94 × 2,434.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.91x = 13,459,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,459,913.65/4,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.34

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