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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.51, 5,527.77 and 2,327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.51, 5,527.77 and 2,327.59 is: 3,211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.51 : 5,527.77 = 2,327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.51/5,527.77 = 2,327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.51x = 5,527.77 × 2,327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.51x = 12,866,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,866,382.17/4,006.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.37

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