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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.48, 4,079.70 and 2,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.48, 4,079.70 and 2,317.08 is: 3,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.48 : 4,079.70 = 2,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.48/4,079.70 = 2,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.48x = 4,079.70 × 2,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.48x = 9,452,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,991.28/2,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.83

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