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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.47, 4,083.72 and 1,261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.47, 4,083.72 and 1,261.65 is: 1,892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.47 : 4,083.72 = 1,261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.47/4,083.72 = 1,261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.47x = 4,083.72 × 1,261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.47x = 5,152,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,225.34/2,722.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.48

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