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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.62, 4,093.47 and 1,062.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.62, 4,093.47 and 1,062.01 is: 1,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.62 : 4,093.47 = 1,062.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.62/4,093.47 = 1,062.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.62x = 4,093.47 × 1,062.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.62x = 4,347,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,295.84/2,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.81

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