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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.44, 4,863.84 and 2,127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.44, 4,863.84 and 2,127.68 is: 2,935.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.44 : 4,863.84 = 2,127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.44/4,863.84 = 2,127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.44x = 4,863.84 × 2,127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.44x = 10,348,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,348,695.09/3,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.43

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