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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.96, 5,327.46 and 2,627.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.96, 5,327.46 and 2,627.97 is: 3,943.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.96 : 5,327.46 = 2,627.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.96/5,327.46 = 2,627.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.96x = 5,327.46 × 2,627.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.96x = 14,000,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,000,405.06/3,549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.82

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