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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.81, 3,685.26 and 1,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.81, 3,685.26 and 1,727.88 is: 2,384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.81 : 3,685.26 = 1,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.81/3,685.26 = 1,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.81x = 3,685.26 × 1,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.81x = 6,367,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367,687.05/2,670.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.18

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