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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.52, 5,559.36 and 2,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.52, 5,559.36 and 2,783.36 is: 3,841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.52 : 5,559.36 = 2,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.52/5,559.36 = 2,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.52x = 5,559.36 × 2,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.52x = 15,473,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,473,700.25/4,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.99

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