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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.77, 3,726.71 and 1,995.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.77, 3,726.71 and 1,995.64 is: 2,751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.77 : 3,726.71 = 1,995.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.77/3,726.71 = 1,995.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.77x = 3,726.71 × 1,995.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.77x = 7,437,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437,159.73/2,702.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.68

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