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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.74, 4,091.64 and 2,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.74, 4,091.64 and 2,043.32 is: 3,065.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.74 : 4,091.64 = 2,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.74/4,091.64 = 2,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.74x = 4,091.64 × 2,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.74x = 8,360,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,360,529.84/2,727.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.00

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