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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.06, 4,090.86 and 1,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.06, 4,090.86 and 1,167.24 is: 1,750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.06 : 4,090.86 = 1,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.06/4,090.86 = 1,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.06x = 4,090.86 × 1,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.06x = 4,775,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,015.43/2,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.98

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