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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.55, 5,529.85 and 2,827.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.55, 5,529.85 and 2,827.03 is: 3,899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.55 : 5,529.85 = 2,827.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.55/5,529.85 = 2,827.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.55x = 5,529.85 × 2,827.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.55x = 15,633,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,051.85/4,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.93

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