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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.82, 5,527.65 and 2,327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.82, 5,527.65 and 2,327.19 is: 3,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.82 : 5,527.65 = 2,327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.82/5,527.65 = 2,327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.82x = 5,527.65 × 2,327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.82x = 12,863,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863,891.80/4,005.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.30

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