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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.62, 3,764.12 and 1,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.62, 3,764.12 and 1,593.96 is: 2,199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.62 : 3,764.12 = 1,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.62/3,764.12 = 1,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.62x = 3,764.12 × 1,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.62x = 5,999,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999,856.72/2,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.67

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