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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.92, 4,089.71 and 1,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.92, 4,089.71 and 1,084.88 is: 1,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.92 : 4,089.71 = 1,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.92/4,089.71 = 1,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.92x = 4,089.71 × 1,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.92x = 4,436,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,818.71/2,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.45

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