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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.89, 3,760.22 and 1,927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.89, 3,760.22 and 1,927.37 is: 2,659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.89 : 3,760.22 = 1,927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.89/3,760.22 = 1,927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.89x = 3,760.22 × 1,927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.89x = 7,247,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,306.78/2,724.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.67

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