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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.28, 4,092.26 and 1,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.28, 4,092.26 and 1,266.38 is: 1,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.28 : 4,092.26 = 1,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.28/4,092.26 = 1,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.28x = 4,092.26 × 1,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.28x = 5,182,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,356.22/2,730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.10

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