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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.13, 4,070.09 and 2,464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.13, 4,070.09 and 2,464.69 is: 3,678.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.13 : 4,070.09 = 2,464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.13/4,070.09 = 2,464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.13x = 4,070.09 × 2,464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.13x = 10,031,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,031,489.77/2,727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.41

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