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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.30, 5,529.51 and 2,826.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.30, 5,529.51 and 2,826.78 is: 3,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.30 : 5,529.51 = 2,826.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.30/5,529.51 = 2,826.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.30x = 5,529.51 × 2,826.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.30x = 15,630,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630,708.28/4,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.59

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