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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.35, 5,533.92 and 2,517.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.35, 5,533.92 and 2,517.55 is: 3,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.35 : 5,533.92 = 2,517.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.35/5,533.92 = 2,517.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.35x = 5,533.92 × 2,517.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.35x = 13,931,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,931,906.46/4,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.72

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