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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.36, 4,060.99 and 2,527.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.36, 4,060.99 and 2,527.63 is: 3,773.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.36 : 4,060.99 = 2,527.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.36/4,060.99 = 2,527.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.36x = 4,060.99 × 2,527.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.36x = 10,264,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,264,680.15/2,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.28

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