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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.06, 3,765.75 and 2,027.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.06, 3,765.75 and 2,027.22 is: 2,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.06 : 3,765.75 = 2,027.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.06/3,765.75 = 2,027.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.06x = 3,765.75 × 2,027.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.06x = 7,634,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,634,003.72/2,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.35

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