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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,077.84, 5,627.42 and 2,310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,077.84, 5,627.42 and 2,310.02 is: 3,187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,077.84 : 5,627.42 = 2,310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,077.84/5,627.42 = 2,310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,077.84x = 5,627.42 × 2,310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,077.84x = 12,999,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,999,455.82/4,077.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.83

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