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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.38, 4,063.94 and 2,633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.38, 4,063.94 and 2,633.27 is: 3,928.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.38 : 4,063.94 = 2,633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.38/4,063.94 = 2,633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.38x = 4,063.94 × 2,633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.38x = 10,701,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,701,437.55/2,724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.03

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