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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.72, 3,793.28 and 884.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.72, 3,793.28 and 884.27 is: 1,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.72 : 3,793.28 = 884.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.72/3,793.28 = 884.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.72x = 3,793.28 × 884.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.72x = 3,354,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,288.77/2,527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.00

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