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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.38, 4,092.24 and 1,266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.38, 4,092.24 and 1,266.86 is: 1,900.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.38 : 4,092.24 = 1,266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.38/4,092.24 = 1,266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.38x = 4,092.24 × 1,266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.38x = 5,184,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,295.17/2,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.83

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