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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.13, 4,091.41 and 1,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.13, 4,091.41 and 1,062.42 is: 1,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.13 : 4,091.41 = 1,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.13/4,091.41 = 1,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.13x = 4,091.41 × 1,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.13x = 4,346,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,795.81/2,729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.74

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