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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.54, 4,091.72 and 1,340.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.54, 4,091.72 and 1,340.69 is: 2,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.54 : 4,091.72 = 1,340.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.54/4,091.72 = 1,340.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.54x = 4,091.72 × 1,340.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.54x = 5,485,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,700.92/2,727.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.23

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