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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.92, 4,084.47 and 2,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.92, 4,084.47 and 2,139.80 is: 3,203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.92 : 4,084.47 = 2,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.92/4,084.47 = 2,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.92x = 4,084.47 × 2,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.92x = 8,739,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,948.91/2,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.89

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