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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.07, 5,323.35 and 2,726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.07, 5,323.35 and 2,726.28 is: 4,085.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.07 : 5,323.35 = 2,726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.07/5,323.35 = 2,726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.07x = 5,323.35 × 2,726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.07x = 14,512,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,512,942.64/3,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.77

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