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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.04, 4,093.02 and 1,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.04, 4,093.02 and 1,268.88 is: 1,903.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.04 : 4,093.02 = 1,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.04/4,093.02 = 1,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.04x = 4,093.02 × 1,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.04x = 5,193,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,551.22/2,729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.07

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