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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.02, 4,090.97 and 1,083.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.02, 4,090.97 and 1,083.58 is: 1,625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.02 : 4,090.97 = 1,083.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.02/4,090.97 = 1,083.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.02x = 4,090.97 × 1,083.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.02x = 4,432,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,885.75/2,727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.54

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