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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.47, 5,313.04 and 2,927.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.47, 5,313.04 and 2,927.39 is: 4,381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.47 : 5,313.04 = 2,927.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.47/5,313.04 = 2,927.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.47x = 5,313.04 × 2,927.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.47x = 15,553,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553,306.28/3,549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.87

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