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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.63, 4,248.81 and 2,727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.63, 4,248.81 and 2,727.63 is: 4,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.63 : 4,248.81 = 2,727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.63/4,248.81 = 2,727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.63x = 4,248.81 × 2,727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.63x = 11,589,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,589,181.62/2,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.99

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