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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.12, 4,089.72 and 1,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.12, 4,089.72 and 1,187.28 is: 1,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.12 : 4,089.72 = 1,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.12/4,089.72 = 1,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.12x = 4,089.72 × 1,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.12x = 4,855,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,642.76/2,727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.50

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