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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.32, 5,527.32 and 2,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.32, 5,527.32 and 2,327.08 is: 3,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.32 : 5,527.32 = 2,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.32/5,527.32 = 2,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.32x = 5,527.32 × 2,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.32x = 12,862,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,862,515.83/4,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.36

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