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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.13, 4,092.19 and 1,189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.13, 4,092.19 and 1,189.13 is: 1,783.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.13 : 4,092.19 = 1,189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.13/4,092.19 = 1,189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.13x = 4,092.19 × 1,189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.13x = 4,866,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,122.46/2,728.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.69

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