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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.24, 4,091.13 and 1,266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.24, 4,091.13 and 1,266.81 is: 1,900.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.24 : 4,091.13 = 1,266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.24/4,091.13 = 1,266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.24x = 4,091.13 × 1,266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.24x = 5,182,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,684.40/2,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.34

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