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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.96, 5,533.54 and 2,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.96, 5,533.54 and 2,751.12 is: 3,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.96 : 5,533.54 = 2,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.96/5,533.54 = 2,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.96x = 5,533.54 × 2,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.96x = 15,223,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223,432.56/4,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.30

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