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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727, 3,763.44 and 1,678.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727, 3,763.44 and 1,678.56 is: 2,316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727 : 3,763.44 = 1,678.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727/3,763.44 = 1,678.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727x = 3,763.44 × 1,678.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727x = 6,317,159.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317,159.85/2,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.52

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