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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.06, 4,091.80 and 1,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.06, 4,091.80 and 1,266.02 is: 1,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.06 : 4,091.80 = 1,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.06/4,091.80 = 1,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.06x = 4,091.80 × 1,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.06x = 5,180,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,300.64/2,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.59

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