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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.50, 5,517.35 and 2,319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.50, 5,517.35 and 2,319.27 is: 3,201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.50 : 5,517.35 = 2,319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.50/5,517.35 = 2,319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.50x = 5,517.35 × 2,319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.50x = 12,796,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,796,212.74/3,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.05

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