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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.59, 5,527.74 and 2,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.59, 5,527.74 and 2,327.06 is: 3,211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.59 : 5,527.74 = 2,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.59/5,527.74 = 2,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.59x = 5,527.74 × 2,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.59x = 12,863,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863,405.19/4,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.37

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