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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.28, 4,092.44 and 1,167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.28, 4,092.44 and 1,167.48 is: 1,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.28 : 4,092.44 = 1,167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.28/4,092.44 = 1,167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.28x = 4,092.44 × 1,167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.28x = 4,777,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,841.85/2,728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.23

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