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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.48, 3,746.46 and 2,127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.48, 3,746.46 and 2,127.48 is: 2,935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.48 : 3,746.46 = 2,127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.48/3,746.46 = 2,127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.48x = 3,746.46 × 2,127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.48x = 7,970,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,970,518.72/2,715.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.22

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