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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.02, 4,093.56 and 1,267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.02, 4,093.56 and 1,267.78 is: 1,901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.02 : 4,093.56 = 1,267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.02/4,093.56 = 1,267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.02x = 4,093.56 × 1,267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.02x = 5,189,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,733.50/2,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.68

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