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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.72, 4,240.46 and 2,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.72, 4,240.46 and 2,045.34 is: 3,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.72 : 4,240.46 = 2,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.72/4,240.46 = 2,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.72x = 4,240.46 × 2,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.72x = 8,673,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,182.46/2,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.20

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