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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.90, 4,094.82 and 2,118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.90, 4,094.82 and 2,118.96 is: 3,180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.90 : 4,094.82 = 2,118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.90/4,094.82 = 2,118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.90x = 4,094.82 × 2,118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.90x = 8,676,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,676,759.79/2,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.75

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