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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.27, 4,050.39 and 2,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.27, 4,050.39 and 2,153.52 is: 3,230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.27 : 4,050.39 = 2,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.27/4,050.39 = 2,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.27x = 4,050.39 × 2,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.27x = 8,722,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722,595.87/2,700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.27

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