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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.38, 4,093.48 and 1,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.38, 4,093.48 and 1,167.72 is: 1,751.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.38 : 4,093.48 = 1,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.38/4,093.48 = 1,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.38x = 4,093.48 × 1,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.38x = 4,780,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,038.47/2,728.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.97

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