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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.58, 4,091.49 and 1,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.58, 4,091.49 and 1,267.50 is: 1,899.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.58 : 4,091.49 = 1,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.58/4,091.49 = 1,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.58x = 4,091.49 × 1,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.58x = 5,185,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,963.58/2,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.91

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