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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.20, 4,091.85 and 1,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.20, 4,091.85 and 1,084.64 is: 1,626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.20 : 4,091.85 = 1,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.20/4,091.85 = 1,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.20x = 4,091.85 × 1,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.20x = 4,438,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,163.72/2,728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.77

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