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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.22, 3,760.68 and 2,505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.22, 3,760.68 and 2,505.28 is: 3,454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.22 : 3,760.68 = 2,505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.22/3,760.68 = 2,505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.22x = 3,760.68 × 2,505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.22x = 9,421,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421,556.39/2,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.64

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