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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.56, 4,092.35 and 1,632.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.56, 4,092.35 and 1,632.69 is: 2,449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.56 : 4,092.35 = 1,632.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.56/4,092.35 = 1,632.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.56x = 4,092.35 × 1,632.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.56x = 6,681,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,538.92/2,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.64

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