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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.82, 5,291.80 and 2,753.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.82, 5,291.80 and 2,753.27 is: 4,127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.82 : 5,291.80 = 2,753.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.82/5,291.80 = 2,753.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.82x = 5,291.80 × 2,753.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.82x = 14,569,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,720.84/3,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.61

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