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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.45, 5,718.92 and 2,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.45, 5,718.92 and 2,727.32 is: 3,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.45 : 5,718.92 = 2,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.45/5,718.92 = 2,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.45x = 5,718.92 × 2,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.45x = 15,597,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,324.89/4,145.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.52

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