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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.22, 4,095.72 and 1,085.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.22, 4,095.72 and 1,085.61 is: 1,629.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.22 : 4,095.72 = 1,085.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.22/4,095.72 = 1,085.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.22x = 4,095.72 × 1,085.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.22x = 4,446,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,354.59/2,729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.17

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