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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.27, 4,856.63 and 2,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.27, 4,856.63 and 2,027.25 is: 2,797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.27 : 4,856.63 = 2,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.27/4,856.63 = 2,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.27x = 4,856.63 × 2,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.27x = 9,845,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,593.03/3,519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.62

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