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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.45, 3,762.72 and 1,664.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.45, 3,762.72 and 1,664.33 is: 2,296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.45 : 3,762.72 = 1,664.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.45/3,762.72 = 1,664.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.45x = 3,762.72 × 1,664.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.45x = 6,262,388.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,262,388.96/2,727.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.06

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