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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.36, 4,084.17 and 2,477.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.36, 4,084.17 and 2,477.65 is: 3,710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.36 : 4,084.17 = 2,477.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.36/4,084.17 = 2,477.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.36x = 4,084.17 × 2,477.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.36x = 10,119,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,119,143.80/2,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.24

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