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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.06, 4,048.70 and 1,237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.06, 4,048.70 and 1,237.94 is: 1,856.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.06 : 4,048.70 = 1,237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.06/4,048.70 = 1,237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.06x = 4,048.70 × 1,237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.06x = 5,012,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012,047.68/2,700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.27

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