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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.70, 4,118.55 and 2,127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.70, 4,118.55 and 2,127.57 is: 3,191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.70 : 4,118.55 = 2,127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.70/4,118.55 = 2,127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.70x = 4,118.55 × 2,127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.70x = 8,762,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,480.00/2,745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.35

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