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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.72, 3,883.46 and 2,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.72, 3,883.46 and 2,627.08 is: 3,623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.72 : 3,883.46 = 2,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.72/3,883.46 = 2,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.72x = 3,883.46 × 2,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.72x = 10,202,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,160.10/2,815.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.29

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