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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.16, 3,771.52 and 2,360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.16, 3,771.52 and 2,360.05 is: 3,522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.16 : 3,771.52 = 2,360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.16/3,771.52 = 2,360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.16x = 3,771.52 × 2,360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.16x = 8,900,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,960.45/2,527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.13

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