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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.78, 4,086.88 and 1,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.78, 4,086.88 and 1,081.50 is: 1,622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.78 : 4,086.88 = 1,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.78/4,086.88 = 1,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.78x = 4,086.88 × 1,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.78x = 4,419,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,960.72/2,723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.73

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