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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.92, 3,789.45 and 2,006.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.92, 3,789.45 and 2,006.55 is: 3,007.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.92 : 3,789.45 = 2,006.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.92/3,789.45 = 2,006.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.92x = 3,789.45 × 2,006.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.92x = 7,603,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,603,720.90/2,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.90

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