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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.78, 4,094.70 and 1,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.78, 4,094.70 and 1,086.32 is: 1,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.78 : 4,094.70 = 1,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.78/4,094.70 = 1,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.78x = 4,094.70 × 1,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.78x = 4,448,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,154.50/2,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.49

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