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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.48, 4,423.53 and 2,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.48, 4,423.53 and 2,027.52 is: 2,797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.48 : 4,423.53 = 2,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.48/4,423.53 = 2,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.48x = 4,423.53 × 2,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.48x = 8,968,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,795.55/3,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.96

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