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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.94, 3,727.21 and 1,638.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.94, 3,727.21 and 1,638.83 is: 2,261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.94 : 3,727.21 = 1,638.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.94/3,727.21 = 1,638.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.94x = 3,727.21 × 1,638.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.94x = 6,108,263.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,108,263.56/2,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.53

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