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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.08, 5,655.78 and 2,527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.08, 5,655.78 and 2,527.06 is: 3,485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.08 : 5,655.78 = 2,527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.08/5,655.78 = 2,527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.08x = 5,655.78 × 2,527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.08x = 14,292,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,495.41/4,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.91

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