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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.12, 4,092.92 and 1,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.12, 4,092.92 and 1,063.42 is: 1,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.12 : 4,092.92 = 1,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.12/4,092.92 = 1,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.12x = 4,092.92 × 1,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.12x = 4,352,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,492.99/2,730.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.25

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