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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.26, 3,491.02 and 2,291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.26, 3,491.02 and 2,291.47 is: 3,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.26 : 3,491.02 = 2,291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.26/3,491.02 = 2,291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.26x = 3,491.02 × 2,291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.26x = 7,999,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,574.83/2,527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.32

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