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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.94, 3,768.08 and 2,106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.94, 3,768.08 and 2,106.15 is: 2,909.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.94 : 3,768.08 = 2,106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.94/3,768.08 = 2,106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.94x = 3,768.08 × 2,106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.94x = 7,936,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936,141.69/2,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.21

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