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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.20, 5,530.38 and 2,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.20, 5,530.38 and 2,436.28 is: 3,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.20 : 5,530.38 = 2,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.20/5,530.38 = 2,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.20x = 5,530.38 × 2,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.20x = 13,473,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,473,554.19/4,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.50

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