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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.96, 4,093.62 and 1,189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.96, 4,093.62 and 1,189.08 is: 1,784.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.96 : 4,093.62 = 1,189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.96/4,093.62 = 1,189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.96x = 4,093.62 × 1,189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.96x = 4,867,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,641.67/2,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.35

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