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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.29, 3,727.32 and 1,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.29, 3,727.32 and 1,679.04 is: 2,317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.29 : 3,727.32 = 1,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.29/3,727.32 = 1,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.29x = 3,727.32 × 1,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.29x = 6,258,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,258,319.37/2,700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.65

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