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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.43, 4,091.72 and 1,267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.43, 4,091.72 and 1,267.79 is: 1,900.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.43 : 4,091.72 = 1,267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.43/4,091.72 = 1,267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.43x = 4,091.72 × 1,267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.43x = 5,187,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,414.90/2,729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.55

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