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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.17, 4,091.13 and 2,033.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.17, 4,091.13 and 2,033.57 is: 3,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.17 : 4,091.13 = 2,033.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.17/4,091.13 = 2,033.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.17x = 4,091.13 × 2,033.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.17x = 8,319,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,319,609.46/2,730.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.28

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