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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.08, 3,758.98 and 1,841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.08, 3,758.98 and 1,841.34 is: 2,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.08 : 3,758.98 = 1,841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.08/3,758.98 = 1,841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.08x = 3,758.98 × 1,841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.08x = 6,921,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,560.23/2,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.08

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