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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.08, 4,092.12 and 1,266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.08, 4,092.12 and 1,266.23 is: 1,899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.08 : 4,092.12 = 1,266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.08/4,092.12 = 1,266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.08x = 4,092.12 × 1,266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.08x = 5,181,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,575.34/2,728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.35

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