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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.18, 4,092.34 and 1,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.18, 4,092.34 and 1,266.24 is: 1,900.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.18 : 4,092.34 = 1,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.18/4,092.34 = 1,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.18x = 4,092.34 × 1,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.18x = 5,181,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,884.60/2,727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.09

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