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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.32, 3,856.41 and 2,367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.32, 3,856.41 and 2,367.27 is: 3,549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.32 : 3,856.41 = 2,367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.32/3,856.41 = 2,367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.32x = 3,856.41 × 2,367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.32x = 9,129,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,129,163.70/2,572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.00

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