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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.25, 3,727.97 and 1,770.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.25, 3,727.97 and 1,770.37 is: 2,444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.25 : 3,727.97 = 1,770.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.25/3,727.97 = 1,770.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.25x = 3,727.97 × 1,770.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.25x = 6,599,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,877.40/2,700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.17

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