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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.65, 5,264.51 and 2,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.65, 5,264.51 and 2,727.48 is: 4,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.65 : 5,264.51 = 2,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.65/5,264.51 = 2,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.65x = 5,264.51 × 2,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.65x = 14,358,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,358,845.73/3,508.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.41

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