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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.54, 5,277.38 and 2,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.54, 5,277.38 and 2,977.04 is: 4,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.54 : 5,277.38 = 2,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.54/5,277.38 = 2,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.54x = 5,277.38 × 2,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.54x = 15,710,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,710,930.08/3,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.71

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