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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.27, 5,039.42 and 2,517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.27, 5,039.42 and 2,517.62 is: 3,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.27 : 5,039.42 = 2,517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.27/5,039.42 = 2,517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.27x = 5,039.42 × 2,517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.27x = 12,687,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,687,306.80/3,650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.72

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