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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.44, 4,088.60 and 1,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.44, 4,088.60 and 1,266.16 is: 1,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.44 : 4,088.60 = 1,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.44/4,088.60 = 1,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.44x = 4,088.60 × 1,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.44x = 5,176,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176,821.78/2,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.05

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