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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.70, 5,544.48 and 2,315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.70, 5,544.48 and 2,315.27 is: 3,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.70 : 5,544.48 = 2,315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.70/5,544.48 = 2,315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.70x = 5,544.48 × 2,315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.70x = 12,836,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,836,968.21/4,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.10

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