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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.08, 6,057.66 and 2,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.08, 6,057.66 and 2,527 is: 3,486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.08 : 6,057.66 = 2,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.08/6,057.66 = 2,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.08x = 6,057.66 × 2,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.08x = 15,307,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,307,706.82/4,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.09

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