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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.24, 3,770.56 and 2,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.24, 3,770.56 and 2,099.84 is: 2,903.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.24 : 3,770.56 = 2,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.24/3,770.56 = 2,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.24x = 3,770.56 × 2,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.24x = 7,917,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,917,556.48/2,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.14

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