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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.18, 4,092.49 and 1,322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.18, 4,092.49 and 1,322.19 is: 1,983.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.18 : 4,092.49 = 1,322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.18/4,092.49 = 1,322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.18x = 4,092.49 × 1,322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.18x = 5,411,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411,051.01/2,728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.39

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