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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.78, 4,089.30 and 1,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.78, 4,089.30 and 1,264.60 is: 1,897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.78 : 4,089.30 = 1,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.78/4,089.30 = 1,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.78x = 4,089.30 × 1,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.78x = 5,171,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,328.78/2,725.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.19

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