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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.84, 5,972.56 and 2,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.84, 5,972.56 and 2,650 is: 3,657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.84 : 5,972.56 = 2,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.84/5,972.56 = 2,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.84x = 5,972.56 × 2,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.84x = 15,827,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,827,284.00/4,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.09

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