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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.66, 4,093.83 and 1,268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.66, 4,093.83 and 1,268.06 is: 1,901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.66 : 4,093.83 = 1,268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.66/4,093.83 = 1,268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.66x = 4,093.83 × 1,268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.66x = 5,191,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,222.07/2,729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.78

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