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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.02, 3,760.26 and 2,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.02, 3,760.26 and 2,309.06 is: 3,183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.02 : 3,760.26 = 2,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.02/3,760.26 = 2,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.02x = 3,760.26 × 2,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.02x = 8,682,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,647.15/2,727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.94

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