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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.57, 5,277.92 and 2,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.57, 5,277.92 and 2,682.36 is: 4,020.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.57 : 5,277.92 = 2,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.57/5,277.92 = 2,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.57x = 5,277.92 × 2,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.57x = 14,157,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157,268.08/3,521.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.16

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