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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.23, 5,527.38 and 2,327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.23, 5,527.38 and 2,327.31 is: 3,210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.23 : 5,527.38 = 2,327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.23/5,527.38 = 2,327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.23x = 5,527.38 × 2,327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.23x = 12,863,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863,926.75/4,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.98

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