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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.26, 4,083.93 and 1,260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.26, 4,083.93 and 1,260.48 is: 1,890.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.26 : 4,083.93 = 1,260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.26/4,083.93 = 1,260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.26x = 4,083.93 × 1,260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.26x = 5,147,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,147,712.09/2,722.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.97

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