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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.27, 5,324.40 and 2,727.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.27, 5,324.40 and 2,727.45 is: 4,084.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.27 : 5,324.40 = 2,727.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.27/5,324.40 = 2,727.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.27x = 5,324.40 × 2,727.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.27x = 14,522,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,522,034.78/3,555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.65

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