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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.39, 4,525.41 and 2,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.39, 4,525.41 and 2,727.22 is: 4,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.39 : 4,525.41 = 2,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.39/4,525.41 = 2,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.39x = 4,525.41 × 2,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.39x = 12,341,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,341,788.66/3,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.58

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