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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.36, 5,247.72 and 2,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.36, 5,247.72 and 2,723.76 is: 4,082.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.36 : 5,247.72 = 2,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.36/5,247.72 = 2,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.36x = 5,247.72 × 2,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.36x = 14,293,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,293,529.83/3,501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.28

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