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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.12, 3,691.44 and 2,527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.12, 3,691.44 and 2,527.68 is: 3,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.12 : 3,691.44 = 2,527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.12/3,691.44 = 2,527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.12x = 3,691.44 × 2,527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.12x = 9,330,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,330,779.06/2,673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.59

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