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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.66, 5,553.63 and 2,727.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.66, 5,553.63 and 2,727.18 is: 4,087.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.66 : 5,553.63 = 2,727.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.66/5,553.63 = 2,727.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.66x = 5,553.63 × 2,727.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.66x = 15,145,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,145,748.66/3,705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.19

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