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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.92, 4,091.12 and 753.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.92, 4,091.12 and 753.07 is: 1,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.92 : 4,091.12 = 753.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.92/4,091.12 = 753.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.92x = 4,091.12 × 753.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.92x = 3,080,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,899.74/2,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.40

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