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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.30, 4,093.02 and 1,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.30, 4,093.02 and 1,086 is: 1,628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.30 : 4,093.02 = 1,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.30/4,093.02 = 1,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.30x = 4,093.02 × 1,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.30x = 4,445,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,019.72/2,730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.03

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