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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.40, 4,089.90 and 1,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.40, 4,089.90 and 1,083.40 is: 1,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.40 : 4,089.90 = 1,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.40/4,089.90 = 1,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.40x = 4,089.90 × 1,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.40x = 4,430,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,997.66/2,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.62

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