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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.76, 4,119.36 and 2,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.76, 4,119.36 and 2,127 is: 3,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.76 : 4,119.36 = 2,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.76/4,119.36 = 2,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.76x = 4,119.36 × 2,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.76x = 8,761,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,878.72/2,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.22

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