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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.07, 3,170.40 and 727.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.07, 3,170.40 and 727.93 is: 1,091.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.07 : 3,170.40 = 727.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.07/3,170.40 = 727.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.07x = 3,170.40 × 727.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.07x = 2,307,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,829.27/2,115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.14

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