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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,927.77, 5,414.70 and 2,808.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,927.77, 5,414.70 and 2,808.29 is: 3,871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,927.77 : 5,414.70 = 2,808.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,927.77/5,414.70 = 2,808.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,927.77x = 5,414.70 × 2,808.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,927.77x = 15,206,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206,020.79/3,927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.42

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