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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.21, 5,588.60 and 2,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.21, 5,588.60 and 2,795.27 is: 3,855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.21 : 5,588.60 = 2,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.21/5,588.60 = 2,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.21x = 5,588.60 × 2,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.21x = 15,621,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621,604.00/4,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.09

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