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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.83, 4,088.93 and 1,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.83, 4,088.93 and 1,168.22 is: 1,751.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.83 : 4,088.93 = 1,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.83/4,088.93 = 1,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.83x = 4,088.93 × 1,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.83x = 4,776,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,780.76/2,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.13

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