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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.77, 3,727.18 and 1,582.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.77, 3,727.18 and 1,582.06 is: 2,183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.77 : 3,727.18 = 1,582.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.77/3,727.18 = 1,582.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.77x = 3,727.18 × 1,582.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.77x = 5,896,622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,896,622.39/2,700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.32

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