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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.27, 5,182.73 and 2,767.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.27, 5,182.73 and 2,767.47 is: 4,154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.27 : 5,182.73 = 2,767.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.27/5,182.73 = 2,767.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.27x = 5,182.73 × 2,767.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.27x = 14,343,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343,042.47/3,452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.67

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