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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.72, 3,027.48 and 1,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.72, 3,027.48 and 1,262.28 is: 1,742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.72 : 3,027.48 = 1,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.72/3,027.48 = 1,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.72x = 3,027.48 × 1,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.72x = 3,821,527.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,527.45/2,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.03

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