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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.06, 5,127.83 and 3,008.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.06, 5,127.83 and 3,008.61 is: 4,501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.06 : 5,127.83 = 3,008.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.06/5,127.83 = 3,008.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.06x = 5,127.83 × 3,008.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.06x = 15,427,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,640.62/3,427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.72

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