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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.51, 4,452.87 and 2,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.51, 4,452.87 and 2,049.27 is: 2,827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.51 : 4,452.87 = 2,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.51/4,452.87 = 2,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.51x = 4,452.87 × 2,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.51x = 9,125,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,125,123.89/3,227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.29

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