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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.60, 4,126.80 and 2,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.60, 4,126.80 and 2,527.20 is: 3,782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.60 : 4,126.80 = 2,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.60/4,126.80 = 2,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.60x = 4,126.80 × 2,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.60x = 10,429,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,429,248.96/2,757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.00

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