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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.45, 3,766.59 and 2,066.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.45, 3,766.59 and 2,066.15 is: 2,850.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.45 : 3,766.59 = 2,066.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.45/3,766.59 = 2,066.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.45x = 3,766.59 × 2,066.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.45x = 7,782,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,319.96/2,730.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.20

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