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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.41, 3,762.45 and 1,783.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.41, 3,762.45 and 1,783.49 is: 2,460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.41 : 3,762.45 = 1,783.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.41/3,762.45 = 1,783.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.41x = 3,762.45 × 1,783.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.41x = 6,710,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,710,273.14/2,727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.31

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