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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.77, 3,488.43 and 1,393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.77, 3,488.43 and 1,393.49 is: 1,923.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.77 : 3,488.43 = 1,393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.77/3,488.43 = 1,393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.77x = 3,488.43 × 1,393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.77x = 4,861,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,092.32/2,527.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.08

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