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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.65, 5,562.37 and 2,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.65, 5,562.37 and 2,771.94 is: 3,828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.65 : 5,562.37 = 2,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.65/5,562.37 = 2,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.65x = 5,562.37 × 2,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.65x = 15,418,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,580.22/4,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.19

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