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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.82, 4,752.78 and 2,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.82, 4,752.78 and 2,027.53 is: 2,798.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.82 : 4,752.78 = 2,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.82/4,752.78 = 2,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.82x = 4,752.78 × 2,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.82x = 9,636,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636,402.37/3,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.18

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