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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.96, 5,531.29 and 2,306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.96, 5,531.29 and 2,306.99 is: 3,183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.96 : 5,531.29 = 2,306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.96/5,531.29 = 2,306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.96x = 5,531.29 × 2,306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.96x = 12,760,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,760,630.72/4,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.82

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