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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.23, 3,804.91 and 2,221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.23, 3,804.91 and 2,221.05 is: 3,343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.23 : 3,804.91 = 2,221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.23/3,804.91 = 2,221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.23x = 3,804.91 × 2,221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.23x = 8,450,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,895.36/2,527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.94

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