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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.36, 5,657.72 and 2,527.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.36, 5,657.72 and 2,527.96 is: 3,488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.36 : 5,657.72 = 2,527.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.36/5,657.72 = 2,527.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.36x = 5,657.72 × 2,527.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.36x = 14,302,489.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,302,489.85/4,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.96

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