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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.81, 5,806.34 and 2,527.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.81, 5,806.34 and 2,527.62 is: 3,489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.81 : 5,806.34 = 2,527.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.81/5,806.34 = 2,527.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.81x = 5,806.34 × 2,527.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.81x = 14,676,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676,227.43/4,205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.52

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