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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.72, 4,092.30 and 1,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.72, 4,092.30 and 1,341 is: 2,011.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.72 : 4,092.30 = 1,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.72/4,092.30 = 1,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.72x = 4,092.30 × 1,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.72x = 5,487,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,774.30/2,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.85

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