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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.04, 3,771.57 and 2,205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.04, 3,771.57 and 2,205.16 is: 3,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.04 : 3,771.57 = 2,205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.04/3,771.57 = 2,205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.04x = 3,771.57 × 2,205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.04x = 8,316,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,316,915.30/2,730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.44

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