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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.81, 5,544.57 and 2,827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.81, 5,544.57 and 2,827.32 is: 3,899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.81 : 5,544.57 = 2,827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.81/5,544.57 = 2,827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.81x = 5,544.57 × 2,827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.81x = 15,676,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,289.14/4,019.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.76

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