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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.26, 4,093.14 and 1,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.26, 4,093.14 and 1,063.12 is: 1,594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.26 : 4,093.14 = 1,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.26/4,093.14 = 1,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.26x = 4,093.14 × 1,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.26x = 4,351,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,499.00/2,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.39

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