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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.52, 5,823.48 and 2,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.52, 5,823.48 and 2,727.96 is: 3,764.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.52 : 5,823.48 = 2,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.52/5,823.48 = 2,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.52x = 5,823.48 × 2,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.52x = 15,886,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886,220.50/4,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.04

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