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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.77, 5,529.13 and 2,327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.77, 5,529.13 and 2,327.93 is: 3,213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.77 : 5,529.13 = 2,327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.77/5,529.13 = 2,327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.77x = 5,529.13 × 2,327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.77x = 12,871,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,871,427.60/4,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.22

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