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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.64, 4,086.06 and 2,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.64, 4,086.06 and 2,406.88 is: 3,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.64 : 4,086.06 = 2,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.64/4,086.06 = 2,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.64x = 4,086.06 × 2,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.64x = 9,834,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,834,656.09/2,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.56

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