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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.49, 4,064.18 and 2,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.49, 4,064.18 and 2,595.26 is: 3,867.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.49 : 4,064.18 = 2,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.49/4,064.18 = 2,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.49x = 4,064.18 × 2,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.49x = 10,547,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,547,603.79/2,727.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.15

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