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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.40, 3,805.01 and 2,046.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.40, 3,805.01 and 2,046.27 is: 2,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.40 : 3,805.01 = 2,046.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.40/3,805.01 = 2,046.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.40x = 3,805.01 × 2,046.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.40x = 7,786,077.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786,077.81/2,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.80

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