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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.72, 4,092.39 and 1,062.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.72, 4,092.39 and 1,062.36 is: 1,593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.72 : 4,092.39 = 1,062.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.72/4,092.39 = 1,062.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.72x = 4,092.39 × 1,062.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.72x = 4,347,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,591.44/2,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.86

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