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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.83, 5,531.56 and 2,329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.83, 5,531.56 and 2,329.97 is: 3,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.83 : 5,531.56 = 2,329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.83/5,531.56 = 2,329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.83x = 5,531.56 × 2,329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.83x = 12,888,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,888,335.37/4,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.99

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