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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.91, 4,091.22 and 1,266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.91, 4,091.22 and 1,266.25 is: 1,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.91 : 4,091.22 = 1,266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.91/4,091.22 = 1,266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.91x = 4,091.22 × 1,266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.91x = 5,180,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,507.33/2,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.08

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