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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.27, 4,092.38 and 1,166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.27, 4,092.38 and 1,166.95 is: 1,750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.27 : 4,092.38 = 1,166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.27/4,092.38 = 1,166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.27x = 4,092.38 × 1,166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.27x = 4,775,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,606.50/2,728.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.41

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