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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.79, 4,093.48 and 1,496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.79, 4,093.48 and 1,496.06 is: 2,245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.79 : 4,093.48 = 1,496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.79/4,093.48 = 1,496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.79x = 4,093.48 × 1,496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.79x = 6,124,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,099.40/2,727.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.08

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