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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.50, 3,728.31 and 1,770.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.50, 3,728.31 and 1,770.62 is: 2,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.50 : 3,728.31 = 1,770.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.50/3,728.31 = 1,770.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.50x = 3,728.31 × 1,770.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.50x = 6,601,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,420.25/2,700.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.52

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