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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.98, 4,093.26 and 1,267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.98, 4,093.26 and 1,267.26 is: 1,900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.98 : 4,093.26 = 1,267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.98/4,093.26 = 1,267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.98x = 4,093.26 × 1,267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.98x = 5,187,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,224.67/2,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.10

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