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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.94, 4,380.39 and 2,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.94, 4,380.39 and 2,527.14 is: 3,796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.94 : 4,380.39 = 2,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.94/4,380.39 = 2,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.94x = 4,380.39 × 2,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.94x = 11,069,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,069,858.78/2,915.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.33

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