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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.14, 3,727.13 and 1,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.14, 3,727.13 and 1,581.44 is: 2,182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.14 : 3,727.13 = 1,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.14/3,727.13 = 1,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.14x = 3,727.13 × 1,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.14x = 5,894,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,894,215.24/2,700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.93

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