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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.80, 5,527.33 and 2,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.80, 5,527.33 and 2,327.48 is: 3,211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.80 : 5,527.33 = 2,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.80/5,527.33 = 2,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.80x = 5,527.33 × 2,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.80x = 12,864,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,864,716.57/4,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.53

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