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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.92, 4,513.56 and 2,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.92, 4,513.56 and 2,027.76 is: 2,797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.92 : 4,513.56 = 2,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.92/4,513.56 = 2,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.92x = 4,513.56 × 2,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.92x = 9,152,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152,416.43/3,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.26

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