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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.73, 4,053.73 and 1,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.73, 4,053.73 and 1,727.52 is: 2,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.73 : 4,053.73 = 1,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.73/4,053.73 = 1,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.73x = 4,053.73 × 1,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.73x = 7,002,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,899.65/2,700.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.97

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