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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.79, 4,092.59 and 1,412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.79, 4,092.59 and 1,412.12 is: 2,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.79 : 4,092.59 = 1,412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.79/4,092.59 = 1,412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.79x = 4,092.59 × 1,412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.79x = 5,779,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,241.95/2,729.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.10

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