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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.84, 4,096.42 and 1,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.84, 4,096.42 and 1,086.14 is: 1,629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.84 : 4,096.42 = 1,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.84/4,096.42 = 1,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.84x = 4,096.42 × 1,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.84x = 4,449,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,293.14/2,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.88

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