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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.54, 4,085.16 and 2,666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.54, 4,085.16 and 2,666.04 is: 3,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.54 : 4,085.16 = 2,666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.54/4,085.16 = 2,666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.54x = 4,085.16 × 2,666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.54x = 10,891,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,891,199.97/2,727.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.05

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