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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.08, 5,736.78 and 2,672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.08, 5,736.78 and 2,672.52 is: 4,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.08 : 5,736.78 = 2,672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.08/5,736.78 = 2,672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.08x = 5,736.78 × 2,672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.08x = 15,331,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331,659.29/3,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.10

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