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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.90, 3,725.93 and 2,327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.90, 3,725.93 and 2,327.23 is: 3,210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.90 : 3,725.93 = 2,327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.90/3,725.93 = 2,327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.90x = 3,725.93 × 2,327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.90x = 8,671,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671,096.07/2,700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.45

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