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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.81, 4,083.21 and 2,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.81, 4,083.21 and 2,030.40 is: 3,039.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.81 : 4,083.21 = 2,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.81/4,083.21 = 2,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.81x = 4,083.21 × 2,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.81x = 8,290,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290,549.58/2,727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.27

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