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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.68, 5,321.72 and 2,771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.68, 5,321.72 and 2,771.84 is: 4,152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.68 : 5,321.72 = 2,771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.68/5,321.72 = 2,771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.68x = 5,321.72 × 2,771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.68x = 14,750,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,750,956.36/3,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.06

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