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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.93, 5,528.99 and 2,826.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.93, 5,528.99 and 2,826.41 is: 3,899.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.93 : 5,528.99 = 2,826.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.93/5,528.99 = 2,826.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.93x = 5,528.99 × 2,826.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.93x = 15,627,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,172.05/4,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.07

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