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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.98, 3,756.88 and 2,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.98, 3,756.88 and 2,481.94 is: 3,418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.98 : 3,756.88 = 2,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.98/3,756.88 = 2,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.98x = 3,756.88 × 2,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.98x = 9,324,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,324,358.55/2,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.05

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