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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.42, 4,092.96 and 1,754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.42, 4,092.96 and 1,754.20 is: 2,632.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.42 : 4,092.96 = 1,754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.42/4,092.96 = 1,754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.42x = 4,092.96 × 1,754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.42x = 7,179,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,882.13/2,727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.48

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