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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.56, 3,927.72 and 2,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.56, 3,927.72 and 2,347.28 is: 3,523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.56 : 3,927.72 = 2,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.56/3,927.72 = 2,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.56x = 3,927.72 × 2,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.56x = 9,219,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,219,458.60/2,616.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.50

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