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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.89, 4,093.93 and 1,495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.89, 4,093.93 and 1,495.66 is: 2,243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.89 : 4,093.93 = 1,495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.89/4,093.93 = 1,495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.89x = 4,093.93 × 1,495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.89x = 6,123,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,131.08/2,728.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.82

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