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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.88, 4,081.46 and 1,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.88, 4,081.46 and 1,263 is: 1,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.88 : 4,081.46 = 1,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.88/4,081.46 = 1,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.88x = 4,081.46 × 1,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.88x = 5,154,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,883.98/2,722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.17

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