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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.98, 4,090.26 and 1,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.98, 4,090.26 and 1,265.26 is: 1,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.98 : 4,090.26 = 1,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.98/4,090.26 = 1,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.98x = 4,090.26 × 1,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.98x = 5,175,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,221.92/2,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.09

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