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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.28, 5,544.90 and 2,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.28, 5,544.90 and 2,527.40 is: 3,485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.28 : 5,544.90 = 2,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.28/5,544.90 = 2,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.28x = 5,544.90 × 2,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.28x = 14,014,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014,180.26/4,021.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.00

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