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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.36, 5,527.72 and 2,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.36, 5,527.72 and 2,327.30 is: 3,211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.36 : 5,527.72 = 2,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.36/5,527.72 = 2,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.36x = 5,527.72 × 2,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.36x = 12,864,662.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,864,662.76/4,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.86

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