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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.16, 5,530.52 and 2,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.16, 5,530.52 and 2,747.72 is: 3,793.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.16 : 5,530.52 = 2,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.16/5,530.52 = 2,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.16x = 5,530.52 × 2,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.16x = 15,196,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,320.41/4,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.24

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