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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.30, 4,092.21 and 1,266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.30, 4,092.21 and 1,266.69 is: 1,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.30 : 4,092.21 = 1,266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.30/4,092.21 = 1,266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.30x = 4,092.21 × 1,266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.30x = 5,183,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,561.48/2,727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.62

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