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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.04, 3,727.46 and 1,820.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.04, 3,727.46 and 1,820.48 is: 2,513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.04 : 3,727.46 = 1,820.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.04/3,727.46 = 1,820.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.04x = 3,727.46 × 1,820.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.04x = 6,785,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,766.38/2,700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.21

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