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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.02, 5,536.79 and 2,753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.02, 5,536.79 and 2,753.38 is: 3,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.02 : 5,536.79 = 2,753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.02/5,536.79 = 2,753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.02x = 5,536.79 × 2,753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.02x = 15,244,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244,886.85/4,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.65

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